Cost of Living Calculator - Brookline, Massachusetts vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 37.2% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $260,704 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Brookline, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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