Cost of Living in Mountain View, CO

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29%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
81%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Mountain View Colorado National
Cost of living129115100
Groceries104104100
Health care110107100
Housing181136100
Transportation106106100
Utilities108108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108107100
Household Items107105100
Education & Childcare109111100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Mountain View is 12% higher than the Colorado average
  • The cost of living in Mountain View is 29% higher than the national average
  • Mountain View housing is 81% higher than the national average
  • Colorado general sales tax is 43% lower than the national average
  • Colorado state income tax is 69% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$135,414$11,285$3,159$4,063
      Renters$61,764$5,147$1,441$1,853

      Colorado Sales Tax

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      Colorado 2.9% 10%

      Colorado Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Colorado 4.4% 4.4%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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