What is a pro or con of living in Mountain View, Californiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 313% more expensive in Mountain View.

What salary do I need to live in Mountain View, California copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $60,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $155,899 in Mountain View, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 159.8% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $155,899 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Mountain View, CA

Compared to Charlottesville, Mountain View is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

159.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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18.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

516.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% lower

Commute

92.5% higher

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% lower

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