Mountain View, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 71.7% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $14,150 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Waco
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Mountain View, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower