Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 15.7% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $63,244 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Santa Clara
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Mountain View, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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