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

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Fountain Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Fountain Valley, California copmared to Elk Grove, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Elk Grove, California should increase to $65,753 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.

ELK GROVE vs. FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Elk Grove, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 31.5% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $65,753 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Elk Grove, California

Elk Grove, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA

Compared to Elk Grove, Fountain Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

84.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

8.0% lower

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Elk Grove, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elk Grove, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA

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