Fountain Valley, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 6.3% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $18,744 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in New York
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Fountain Valley, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.8% higher
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher