Santa Ana, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 24.2% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $62,120 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower