Darien, Connecticut vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 10.7% more expensive than Darien, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $71,970 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Darien, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Darien, Connecticut
Darien, CT vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Darien, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower