Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 42.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $260,832 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Arlington
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Mountain View, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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