What is a pro or con of living in Golden Valley, Minnesotacompared to Fountain Hills, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Golden Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Golden Valley, Minnesota copmared to Fountain Hills, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Fountain Hills, Arizona could decrease to $43,750 in Golden Valley, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FOUNTAIN HILLS vs. GOLDEN VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. Golden Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden Valley, Minnesota is 12.5% cheaper than Fountain Hills, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,750 in Golden Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Golden Valley, Minnesota is cheaper than Fountain Hills, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Golden Valley
than in Fountain Hills, Arizona

Fountain Hills, AZ vs. Golden Valley, MN

Compared to Fountain Hills, Golden Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

9.2% lower

Health

18.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% higher

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Fountain Hills, Arizona vs. Golden Valley, Minnesota

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