Austin, Texas vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 115.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $646,368 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Austin, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
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  115.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
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  Personal
  3.5% higher
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