Olympia, Washington vs. Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California is 25.4% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,035 in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County), California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Mountain View CDP (Contra Costa County)
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County), CA
Compared to Olympia, Mountain View Cdp (Contra Costa County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher