Irvine, California vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 29.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $35,340 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fountain Hills
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Fountain_Hills, AZ
Compared to Irvine, Fountain_Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower