Mountain View, California vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 20.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $39,760 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fremont, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Fremont
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Fremont, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Fremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher