Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 72.5% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $129,394 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Arlington, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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