Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Fountain Valley, California


The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 57.1% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $78,559 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Chico, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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