salaryAlbuquerque is 16% 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
$1,401
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$147
👥 People living there
562,218
214,169
Commute to work
22.4 min
33.4 min
College degree
39.2%
21.4%
Own their home
61.8%
66.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $69,529 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Fontana?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $110,892 in Fontana, 34% more in Fontana.