Fountain Valley, California vs. Sandpoint, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandpoint, Idaho is 43.1% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $28,432 in Sandpoint, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandpoint, Idaho is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Sandpoint
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain_Valley, CA vs. Sandpoint, ID
Compared to Fountain_Valley, Sandpoint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower