salaryDes Moines is 21% 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
$1,266
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$147
👥 People living there
212,421
214,169
Commute to work
19.5 min
33.4 min
College degree
29.7%
21.4%
Own their home
60.5%
66.8%
Below poverty line
15%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $72,444 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Fontana?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $110,892 in Fontana, 36% more in Fontana.