Escondido, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 23.6% more expensive than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $61,779 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Escondido, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower