Dallas, Texas vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 78.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,059 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Dallas, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower