salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,360 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 317 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Fontana?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fontana
| Size | Fontana | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,105 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,315 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,799 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,300 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,930 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fontana overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fontana, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fontana
Life in Fontana
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fontana?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,738 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $586,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fontana, CA?
Renting in Fontana costs a median of about $2,334 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Fontana?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,360 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fontana cheap or expensive?
Fontana is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $110,892. It ranks 317th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fontana?
The median homeowner in Fontana pays $4,801 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Fontana more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fontana?
The median home value in Fontana is $586,800, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
214,169 people live in Fontana. Numbers are typical (middle) values.