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Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Mountain View, California

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 66.2% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $1,163,045 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
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• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Seattle, Mountain View is:
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  66.2% higher
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  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.8% higher
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  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
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  Personal
  13.5% lower
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