Downey, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 82.8% more expensive than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $175,507 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Downey, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower