salaryDurham is 13% 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
$1,797
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$147
👥 People living there
291,467
214,169
Commute to work
22.3 min
33.4 min
College degree
57.3%
21.4%
Own their home
52.3%
66.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $68,085 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Fontana?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $110,892 in Fontana, 21% more in Fontana.