Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Valley, California vs Mesa, Arizona


The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 39.7% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $120,511 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona 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 Mesa
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs Mesa, AZ
Compared to Fountain Valley, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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