Seattle, Washington vs. Mountain View Acres, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View Acres, California is 39.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,244 in Mountain View Acres, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View Acres, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Mountain View Acres
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mountain View Acres, CA
Compared to Seattle, Mountain View Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% lower
      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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.4% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower