salaryDetroit is 10% 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
$1,347
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$147
👥 People living there
638,530
214,169
Commute to work
24.8 min
33.4 min
College degree
18.1%
21.4%
Own their home
50.3%
66.8%
Below poverty line
32.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
14%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $66,235 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Fontana?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $110,892 in Fontana, 61% more in Fontana.