Fountain Valley, California vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 1.6% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $49,222 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
10% cheaper in Solvang
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Fountain Valley, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower