What is a pro or con of living in Fountain Valley, Californiacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 237% more expensive in Fountain Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Fountain Valley, California copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $110,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $217,701 in Fountain Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIOUX FALLS vs. FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 97.9% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $217,701 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Fountain Valley, CA

Compared to Sioux Falls, Fountain Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

97.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

332.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

57.4% higher

Health

8.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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