Murrieta, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 34.3% more expensive than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $67,127 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Murrieta, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower