Santa Monica, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 2.5% more expensive than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $51,269 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
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  2.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
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  Personal
  0.0% higher
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