salaryIndianapolis is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$141
👥 People living there
214,169
885,860
Commute to work
33.4 min
24.6 min
College degree
21.4%
34.9%
Own their home
66.8%
56%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $51,858 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 55% more in Fontana.