salaryBakersfield is 10% 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
$2,018
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$147
👥 People living there
411,986
214,169
Commute to work
23.6 min
33.4 min
College degree
23.6%
21.4%
Own their home
60.6%
66.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
9.9%
Unemployment
7%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Bakersfield is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,018 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $65,849 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Fontana?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $110,892 in Fontana, 22% more in Fontana.