Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, New Jersey vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 72.8% more expensive than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $86,423 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Madison, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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