Atlanta is 11% 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
$1,999
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$147
👥 People living there
505,268
214,169
Commute to work
26.5 min
33.4 min
College degree
59.2%
21.4%
Own their home
46.4%
66.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $66,393 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Fontana?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $110,892 in Fontana, 17% more in Fontana.