Tempe, Arizona vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 147.6% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $309,503 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Tempe, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  522.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
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  Personal
  3.8% higher
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