Mountain View, California vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 27.8% more expensive than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $332,274 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Orinda
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher