Wichita, Kansas vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 241.7% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $683,333 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
928% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Wichita, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  241.7% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,280.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher