Pasadena, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 50.1% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $168,228 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher