Mountain View, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 56.2% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $131,277 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Mountain View, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower