Cost of Living in Mountain View, CO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
165.4
100 = national avg
+65.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$72,785
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$172,036
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing198.0
Food132.8
Transportation165.5
Healthcare126.2
Utilities139.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,754
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,089
per month
The overall cost of living index in Mountain View is 165.4, which is 65.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 198.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $72,785 per year to cover basic expenses.