Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 228.4% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $279,128 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
699% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  228.4% 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
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,147.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher