Mountain View, California vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 51.9% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $24,049 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Riverside
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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