Mountain View, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 61.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $66,280 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Mountain View, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower