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Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 12.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $218,795 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Mountain View, San Francisco is:
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  12.5% lower
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  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
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  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
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  Personal
  16.0% higher
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