Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Massachusetts vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 82.0% more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,992 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Reading, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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