salaryFontana is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Lauderdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$2,109
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,075
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$89,656
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$486,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,516
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$147
👥 People living there
214,169
185,604
Commute to work
33.4 min
26.1 min
College degree
21.4%
40.8%
Own their home
66.8%
54.1%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Fort Lauderdale cheaper to live in?
Fontana is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,334 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Fort Lauderdale to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $61,861 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Lauderdale.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Fort Lauderdale?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale, 24% more in Fontana.
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