What is a pro or con of living in Fountain Valley, Californiacompared to Costa Mesa, California?

Transportation is 10% more expensive in Fountain Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Fountain Valley, California copmared to Costa Mesa, California?

A salary of $65,000 in Costa Mesa, California should increase to $65,768 in Fountain Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COSTA MESA vs. FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Costa Mesa, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 1.2% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $65,768 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
10% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Costa Mesa, California

Costa Mesa, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA

Compared to Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Costa Mesa, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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