Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 17.0% more expensive than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $25,739 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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