salaryChicago is 7% 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
$1,983
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$147
👥 People living there
2,711,226
214,169
Commute to work
33.1 min
33.4 min
College degree
44.3%
21.4%
Own their home
46%
66.8%
Below poverty line
16.8%
9.9%
Unemployment
8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago 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 Chicago or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Chicago is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,983 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $64,127 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Fontana?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $110,892 in Fontana, 24% more in Fontana.