San Francisco, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 26.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $36,865 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Fountain Valley
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower