salaryDallas 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
$1,760
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$147
👥 People living there
1,307,930
214,169
Commute to work
25.7 min
33.4 min
College degree
38.2%
21.4%
Own their home
42.4%
66.8%
Below poverty line
16.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Dallas is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,760 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $64,441 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Fontana?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $110,892 in Fontana, 31% more in Fontana.