Baltimore, Maryland vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 205.4% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $769,525 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
884% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  205.4% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,462.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher