Cleveland is 18% 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
$1,277
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$147
👥 People living there
366,097
214,169
Commute to work
22.5 min
33.4 min
College degree
22.4%
21.4%
Own their home
41.7%
66.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
9.9%
Unemployment
10.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 Cleveland or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $70,730 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Fontana?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $110,892 in Fontana, 60% more in Fontana.