Cost of Living Calculator - New York, New York vs Fountain Valley, California


The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 6.7% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $154,718 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to New York, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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