Fountain Valley, California vs. Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Massachusetts is 14.5% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $162,435 in Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Andover
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Andover, MA
Compared to Fountain Valley, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% lower
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher