Fountain Valley, California vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 39.4% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $45,484 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Plano
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Fountain Valley, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower