Mountain View
United States, North America
0.1M people
America/Los_Angeles
English
Tech Hub
Suburb
Mountain View
A city in Santa Clara County, California, known for its technology companies and its location in Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley
Safety
85
Security
Very Safe
Cost
150
Living costs
Very Expensive
Healthcare
90
Medical
Excellent
25°
L: 10°
Best time to visitSeptember
Annual rainfall
350mmCost of Living
150
Overall Cost
Very Expensive
180
Rent Index
Very Expensive
110
Groceries
Very Expensive
130
Restaurants
Very Expensive
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$2,500
City center
3 Bedroom
$4,500
City center
Cost vs Global Average100% higher
Quality of LifeLarge expat community
88
Overall Quality Score
Outstanding quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
88
Outstanding
Excellent88
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
75
Excellent
Good75
Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
90
Outstanding
Excellent90
Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
85
Outstanding
Excellent85
English Proficiency
Language accessibility
99
Outstanding
Excellent99
Expat Integration
Community inclusion
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 75/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
Entertainment
85/100 entertainment options
Location
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Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$120K
Annual Salary
SPEED
200
Mbps Internet
SPACES
50
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
95
out of 100
Excellent95
Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
98
out of 100
Excellent98
Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
90
out of 100
Excellent90
Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
40h
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
90
Excellent
Excellent90
Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
120
Expensive
Bad100
System Overview
System Type
Private
Emergency Number
911
Hospital Density
20
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
80
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent94
Good health outcomes
Safety & Security
Overall SafetyVery Safe
Score: 85/100
Crime Rate IndexVery Low
Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
Political Stability95/100
Emergency
911
Disaster Risk
Low
Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
90
Health Index
LIFESPAN
80
Years
HOSPITALS
20
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
50
Fair
Average50
Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
70
Good
Good70
Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
40
Fair
Poor40
Air Quality Index
Clean air
50
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$80
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.00
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$3.00
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
60
Good
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
70
Good
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
30
Fair
Nearby Airports
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
60
Good
Average60
Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
70
Good
Good70
Traffic Congestion
High
70 Index
Good70
Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$80
per month
Fuel
$1
per liter
Taxi
$3
per km
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
10
Schools
MONTHLY
$2,000
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
92
Excellent
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
80
Excellent
Major Universities
Stanford University
Higher education institution
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
80
Excellent80
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
75
Good75
Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
90
Excellent90
Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
85
Excellent85
Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
70
Good70
Language & Integration
English Proficiency
High
99
Excellent99
Language Barrier
Low
10
Bad10
Expat Community
Community Size
Large
Integration Score
80
Excellent80
Digital Nomad GuideNomad Friendly
200 Mbps
Internet Speed
50
Coworking Spaces
Remote Work Infrastructure95/100
Visa Process70/100
Banking & Finance90/100
Avg Salary
$120,000
Work Hours/Week
40h
Internet Cost
$70/month
Visa Info
US visa requirements apply
Business Freedom90/100
Expat Life & Integration
Large Community
Expat Community Size
Integration Ease80/100
Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
Score: 10/100 (lower is better)
English Proficiency99/100
Cultural Diversity75/100
Official Languages
English
Tipping Culture
Customary, 15-20%
Weekend Culture
Outdoor activities, farmers markets, restaurants
Practical Information
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Languages
English
Emergency
911
Healthcare System
Private
Cultural Guidelines
Tipping
Customary, 15-20%
Weekend Culture
Outdoor activities, farmers markets, restaurants
Best Time to Visit
September
October
May
Natural Disaster Risk
Low
Visa Requirements
US visa requirements apply
Key Statistics
0.1M
Population
150
Cost Index
200 Mbps
Internet
$2.5K
1BR Rent
60
Transport
$120K
Avg Salary
🍱 Eating Out
🍱 Lunch Menu
—
🥂 Dinner for 2
—
🥪 Fast Food Meal
—
🍻 Beer (0.5L)
—
☕ Cappuccino
—
🥤 Coke (0.5L)
—
🚌 Transportation
🚌 Local Ticket
—
🎟️ Monthly Pass
—
🚕 Taxi (8km)
—
⛽ Gas (1L)
—
🏠 Rent & Utilities
🏙️ 1BR City Center
—
🏡 1BR Outside
—
🏙️ 3BR City Center
—
🏡 3BR Outside
—
🔌 Utilities (1 person)
—
🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)
—
🛒 Groceries
🥛 Milk (1L)
—
🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
—
🍚 Rice (1kg)
—
🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
—
🧀 Cheese (1kg)
—
🐔 Chicken (1kg)
—
🥩 Beef (1kg)
—
🍏 Apples (1kg)
—
💼 Other Services
🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
—
🎫 Cinema Ticket
—
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit
—
💇 Haircut
—
👖 Jeans
—
👟 Sneakers
—
👶 Daycare (Monthly)
—
🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)
—
📍 Location & Places
Universities
Stanford University
Nearby location
Airports
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Nearby location
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Nearby location
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