salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jersey City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$127
👥 People living there
214,169
294,078
Commute to work
33.4 min
36.8 min
College degree
21.4%
54.8%
Own their home
66.8%
27.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Jersey City for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Fontana and Jersey City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $60,999 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $105,380 in Jersey City, 5% more in Fontana.