Stanford, California vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 37.0% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $31,510 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Mountain View
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Stanford, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher