Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fountain Valley, California


The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 67.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,505 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Chicago, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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