Wayne, New Jersey vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 107.0% more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $519,516 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Wayne, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.0% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower