salaryAugusta is 20% 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
$1,458
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$147
👥 People living there
201,528
214,169
Commute to work
21.1 min
33.4 min
College degree
24.7%
21.4%
Own their home
50.8%
66.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta 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 Augusta or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $72,285 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Fontana?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $110,892 in Fontana, 46% more in Fontana.