Fountain Valley, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fountain Valley, California?
$16,650 / month
for a family, 208.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $199,800 for the year for a family.
$7,633 / month
for a single person, 60.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $91,600 for the year for a single person.

Fountain Valley cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Fountain Valley, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Fountain Valley, CA

Housing costs in Fountain Valley?
A typical home costs $1,043,000, which is 208.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fountain Valley costs $2,750 per month, which is 92.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.8% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Fountain Valley?
To live comfortably in Fountain Valley, California, a minimum annual income of $199,800 for a family, and $91,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fountain Valley?
The cost of living in Fountain Valley, CA is significantly higher than the US average. According to data from June 2020, the cost of living in Fountain Valley is 179.9, while the US average Cost of Living is 100. This means that it is almost 80% more expensive to live in Fountain Valley than the national average. This might explain why the median value for houses in Fountain Valley is $1.043e+006, which is over three times higher than the US average house value of $338,100. Overall, it costs significantly more to live in Fountain Valley compared to other cities in the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFountain ValleyCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  104.9105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  346.5234.8100.0
  $1,043,000$733,500$338,100
  94.2102.4100
  117.7133.1100.0
  155.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We are just average home gardeners and having lived in Fountain Valley for over 40 years, my wife and I have found the climate excellent for growing nearly ever kind of  More

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Over 17 years ago

fountain valley is nice but very expensive. Average home price will run you around $700,000.Beaches are close by. People are okay but no sense of community or sense of  More

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The weather is very moderate year-around. Warm summers, comfortable spring-time, cool  More

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