salaryCharlotte is 14% 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
$1,881
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$147
👥 People living there
903,844
214,169
Commute to work
24.7 min
33.4 min
College degree
48%
21.4%
Own their home
51%
66.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $68,242 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Fontana?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $110,892 in Fontana, 20% more in Fontana.