Aurora is 5% 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
$2,087
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$147
👥 People living there
394,432
214,169
Commute to work
28.6 min
33.4 min
College degree
33.6%
21.4%
Own their home
62.4%
66.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 Aurora or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,087 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $62,801 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Fontana?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $110,892 in Fontana, 14% more in Fontana.