salaryGrand Prairie is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Prairie to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,883
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,758
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$295,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,954
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$200
👥 People living there
214,169
201,883
Commute to work
33.4 min
28 min
College degree
21.4%
30%
Own their home
66.8%
58.7%
Below poverty line
9.9%
12.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Grand Prairie for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Grand Prairie cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Grand Prairie to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $52,596 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Prairie.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Grand Prairie?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $88,026 in Grand Prairie, 26% more in Fontana.