Texas City, Texas vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 240.0% more expensive than Texas City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $340,000 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Texas City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Texas City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
810% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Texas City, Texas
Texas City, TX vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Texas City, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  240.0% 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
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,381.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  62.1% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher