Chico, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 143.5% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $121,747 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Chico, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.5% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  63.3% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher