Boulder, Colorado vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 66.3% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $83,174 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Boulder, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower