salaryCincinnati 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
$1,379
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$147
👥 People living there
311,224
214,169
Commute to work
22.4 min
33.4 min
College degree
41.8%
21.4%
Own their home
39.8%
66.8%
Below poverty line
25.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $69,657 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Fontana?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $110,892 in Fontana, 49% more in Fontana.