Mountain View, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 23.6% more expensive than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $648,718 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher