Agoura Hills, CA vs Fountain Valley, CA

Fountain Valley is moderately more affordable than Agoura Hills, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Agoura Hills scores 222 compared to 200 for Fountain Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Agoura Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Agoura Hills is $3,094/month compared to $2,507/month in Fountain Valley — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fountain Valley is more affordable at $1,018,600 median vs $1,072,200.

Median household income in Agoura Hills is $171,944 compared to $111,797 in Fountain Valley (+53.8%). While Agoura Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Agoura Hills spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.9% in Fountain Valley.