What is a pro or con of living in Fountain Valley, Californiacompared to Simi Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Fountain Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Fountain Valley, California copmared to Simi Valley, California?

A salary of $94,500 in Simi Valley, California should increase to $111,993 in Fountain Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SIMI VALLEY vs. FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Simi Valley, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 18.5% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $111,993 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA

Compared to Simi Valley, Fountain Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

6.7% higher

Health

12.5% lower

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Simi Valley, California vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Simi Valley, CA vs. Fountain Valley, CA

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