salaryAkron is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fontana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$147
👥 People living there
189,247
214,169
Commute to work
22.2 min
33.4 min
College degree
23.6%
21.4%
Own their home
50.7%
66.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
9.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $71,149 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Fontana?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $110,892 in Fontana, 53% more in Fontana.