Fountain Valley, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 38.5% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $147,682 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Carson City
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Fountain Valley, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower