Palo, Iowa vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 204.0% more expensive than Palo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $152,017 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Palo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
512% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Palo, Iowa
Palo, IA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Palo, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  204.0% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  695.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  83.1% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher