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Atlanta, GA vs Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County) or is it cheaper to live in Atlanta?
- Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County) is 54.4% more expensive than Atlanta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County) or Atlanta?
- Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County) housing costs are 66.1% more expensive than Atlanta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Atlanta or is Health Care more affordable in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County).
- Health related expenses are 22.6% more in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County).
 Atlanta, GAMountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock174.9100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock121.1100
 Housing114.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$512,700$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock134.2100
 Miscellaneous103.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County)    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Mountain View is in the heart of Silicon Valley - the Nation's economic  More

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