Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 96.2% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $147,137 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
419% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.2% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  396.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher