salaryHouston is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$157
👥 People living there
214,169
2,328,253
Commute to work
33.4 min
27.2 min
College degree
21.4%
36.6%
Own their home
66.8%
42.1%
Below poverty line
9.9%
19.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Houston cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $53,448 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Houston?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $69,901 in Houston, 59% more in Fontana.