Olympia, Washington vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 60.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $120,576 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Olympia, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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