salaryChesapeake 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
$1,849
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$147
👥 People living there
252,583
214,169
Commute to work
25.8 min
33.4 min
College degree
36.9%
21.4%
Own their home
74.4%
66.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $67,829 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Fontana?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $110,892 in Fontana, 7% more in Fontana.