Mountain View, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 36.8% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $69,519 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
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  Personal
  0.6% higher
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