What is a pro or con of living in Fountain Valley, Californiacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 354% more expensive in Fountain Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Fountain Valley, California copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $110,640 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 121.3% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,640 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Fountain Valley, CA

Compared to Winston Salem, Fountain Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

121.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

504.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

55.9% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Fountain Valley, CA

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