Washington, District of Columbia vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 85.1% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $296,202 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Washington, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower