Farmington, Minnesota vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 163.0% more expensive than Farmington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $315,623 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Farmington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
418% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington, MN vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Farmington, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.0% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  520.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower