Monterey, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 59.4% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $119,554 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Monterey, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher