Irvine, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 0.7% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $49,669 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Fountain Valley
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Irvine, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower