Alhambra, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 67.3% more expensive than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $334,694 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Alhambra, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower