Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 213.3% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $516,876 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
603% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Portage, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  213.3% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  938.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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