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SANTA CRUZ vs. MOUNTAIN VIEW
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Santa Cruz, California vs. Mountain View, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Mountain View, California is
37.0%
more expensive
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$137,002
in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is
more expensive
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Mountain View is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
96.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.2% lower
Commute
25.4% higher
Health
1.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.6% lower
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