salaryBoise City 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
$1,711
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$147
👥 People living there
237,242
214,169
Commute to work
18.9 min
33.4 min
College degree
47.5%
21.4%
Own their home
63.2%
66.8%
Below poverty line
10.6%
9.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Boise City is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,711 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $67,518 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Fontana?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $110,892 in Fontana, 18% more in Fontana.