Mountain View, California vs. Laramie, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 66.7% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $16,643 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Laramie
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Laramie, WY
Compared to Mountain View, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.7% 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
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  53.1% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower