salaryBrownsville is 29% 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
$1,204
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$147
👥 People living there
189,177
214,169
Commute to work
21.4 min
33.4 min
College degree
24.5%
21.4%
Own their home
61.7%
66.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $77,269 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Fontana?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $110,892 in Fontana, 49% more in Fontana.