Mountain View, California vs. Mounds View, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mounds View, Minnesota is 63.3% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $8,798 in Mounds View, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mounds View, Minnesota is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Mounds View
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Mounds View, MN
Compared to Mountain View, Mounds View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher