salaryAustin is 13% 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
$1,932
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$147
👥 People living there
979,539
214,169
Commute to work
23.7 min
33.4 min
College degree
59.6%
21.4%
Own their home
43.4%
66.8%
Below poverty line
12%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 Austin or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $67,742 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Fontana?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $110,892 in Fontana, 9% more in Fontana.