Fountain Valley, California vs. Elizabeth, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, Colorado is 23.0% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $38,494 in Elizabeth, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, Colorado is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Elizabeth
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Elizabeth, CO
Compared to Fountain Valley, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher