Long Beach, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 75.2% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $122,665 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher