Fort Worth, Texas vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 178.2% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $278,244 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
478% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.2% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  802.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower