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MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Mountain View, California vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
39.8%
cheaper
than Mountain View, California.
You would need a salary of
$57,177
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
cheaper
than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Seattle
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Mountain View, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
39.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
9.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
60.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
22.3% lower
Commute
0.8% lower
Health
18.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
15.6% higher
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