Tucson, Arizona vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 191.3% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $436,991 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
484% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Tucson, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.3% 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
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  860.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher