salaryChattanooga 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
$1,537
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$147
👥 People living there
185,783
214,169
Commute to work
18.5 min
33.4 min
College degree
36%
21.4%
Own their home
52.4%
66.8%
Below poverty line
19.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $72,632 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Fontana?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $110,892 in Fontana, 37% more in Fontana.