Columbia, Maryland vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 135.7% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $174,397 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Columbia, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.7% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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