Hickory, North Carolina vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 216.1% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $158,050 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
594% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Hickory, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  216.1% 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
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,047.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  73.7% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher