| | Fountain Valley, CA | Lexington, SC | United States |
| Overall | 164.9 | 90.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.9 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Health | 93.4 | 117.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 346.5 | 76.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,043,000 | $264,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,420.0% | 10,820.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 117.7 | 90.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 155.6 | 91.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fountain Valley 
3 Reviews
We are just average home gardeners and having lived in Fountain Valley for over 40 years, my wife and I have found the climate excellent for growing nearly ever kind of More
fountain valley is nice but very expensive. Average home price will run you around $700,000.Beaches are close by. People are okay but no sense of community or sense of More
The weather is very moderate year-around. Warm summers, comfortable spring-time, cool More
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Reviews for Lexington 6 Reviews
Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of More
It's a great place to raise a More
We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like More
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