Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs El Cerrito, California


The cost of living in El Cerrito, California is 28.6% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $35,707 in El Cerrito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cerrito, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in El Cerrito
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs El Cerrito, CA
Compared to Mountain View, El Cerrito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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