Mountain View, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 62.3% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $28,246 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Mountain View, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
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  Personal
  8.1% higher
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