Fountain Valley, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 34.4% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $180,378 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Fountain Valley, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher