Cost of Living Calculator - Garland, Texas vs Mountain View, California


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

You would need a salary of $139,819 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Garland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
545% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Garland, Texas
Garland, TX vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Garland, 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  802.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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