Cost of Living Calculator - Surprise, Arizona vs Fountain Valley, California


The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 67.2% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $160,512 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Surprise, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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