Huntsville, Alabama vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 207.4% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $190,580 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
584% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.4% 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
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,064.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher