Waconia, Minnesota vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 152.1% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $302,495 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Waconia, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.1% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  473.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  46.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower