Bothell, Washington vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 67.1% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,573 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Bothell, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower