Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Valley, California vs Madison Heights, Michigan


The cost of living in Madison Heights, Michigan is 48.9% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $25,542 in Madison Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Madison Heights
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs Madison Heights, MI
Compared to Fountain Valley, Madison Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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