salaryBuffalo is 16% 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
$1,397
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$147
👥 People living there
276,854
214,169
Commute to work
19.9 min
33.4 min
College degree
31.2%
21.4%
Own their home
43%
66.8%
Below poverty line
26%
9.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 Buffalo or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $69,313 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Fontana?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $110,892 in Fontana, 51% more in Fontana.