salaryBaltimore is 6% 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
$1,619
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$147
👥 People living there
573,243
214,169
Commute to work
29.1 min
33.4 min
College degree
36.1%
21.4%
Own their home
47.5%
66.8%
Below poverty line
19.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $63,579 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Fontana?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $110,892 in Fontana, 40% more in Fontana.