Penn Valley, California vs. Fortuna, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fortuna, California is 15.5% cheaper than Penn Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $42,247 in Fortuna, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Penn Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fortuna, California is cheaper than Penn Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fortuna
than in Penn Valley, California
Penn Valley, CA vs. Fortuna, CA
Compared to Penn Valley, Fortuna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower