Alameda, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 32.8% more expensive than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $66,381 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Alameda, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower