Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 215.0% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $220,520 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
465% more expensive in Mountain View
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to College Station, 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  626.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  97.7% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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