Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Valley, California vs Waterbury, Connecticut


The cost of living in Waterbury, Connecticut is 45.5% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $54,530 in Waterbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterbury, Connecticut 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 Waterbury
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs Waterbury, CT
Compared to Fountain Valley, Waterbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher

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