salaryColumbus is 24% 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
$1,314
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$147
👥 People living there
203,711
214,169
Commute to work
20.9 min
33.4 min
College degree
30.5%
21.4%
Own their home
50.8%
66.8%
Below poverty line
19%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $74,395 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fontana?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $110,892 in Fontana, 44% more in Fontana.