salaryDenver is 5% 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
$2,065
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$147
👥 People living there
718,877
214,169
Commute to work
24.9 min
33.4 min
College degree
56.5%
21.4%
Own their home
48.8%
66.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $62,801 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Fontana?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $110,892 in Fontana, 8% more in Fontana.