Salem, Oregon vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 75.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $87,842 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Salem, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher