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MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$429,726
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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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
13.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
61.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.8% higher
Commute
19.3% higher
Health
16.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.6% higher
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