Clive, Iowa vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 87.6% more expensive than Clive, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $140,693 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clive, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Clive, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Clive, Iowa
Clive, IA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Clive, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher