Tampa, Florida vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 73.5% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $97,149 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Tampa, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher