Fountain Valley, California vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 54.5% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $23,644 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Springfield
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Fountain Valley, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower