Fountain Valley, California vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 40.2% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $44,858 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Surprise
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Fountain Valley, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower