salaryBirmingham is 21% 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
$1,291
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$147
👥 People living there
198,173
214,169
Commute to work
20.8 min
33.4 min
College degree
31.1%
21.4%
Own their home
45.5%
66.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $72,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Fontana?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $110,892 in Fontana, 55% more in Fontana.