Seattle, Washington vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 7.2% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,605 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Seattle, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower