Albany, New York vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 188.9% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $260,021 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
600% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Albany, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.9% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  868.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower