Buffalo, New York vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 215.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $204,768 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
766% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  215.0% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,991.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher