Fridley, Minnesota vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 179.6% more expensive than Fridley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $279,639 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fridley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Fridley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
498% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Fridley, Minnesota
Fridley, MN vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Fridley, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.6% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  678.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  44.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower