San Jose, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 16.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $108,777 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Fountain Valley
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to San Jose, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower