Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 264.0% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $272,977 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1053% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Shreveport, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  264.0% 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
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,638.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher