Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Fountain Valley, California


The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 66.4% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $124,828 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Providence, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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