salaryBaton Rouge is 22% 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
$1,107
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$147
👥 People living there
222,771
214,169
Commute to work
21 min
33.4 min
College degree
36.6%
21.4%
Own their home
47.8%
66.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
9.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $73,179 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Fontana?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $110,892 in Fontana, 51% more in Fontana.