Fountain Valley, California vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 42.6% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $28,683 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Eureka
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Fountain Valley, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower