salaryKansas City is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Kansas City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$138
👥 People living there
214,169
510,612
Commute to work
33.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
21.4%
38.4%
Own their home
66.8%
55.4%
Below poverty line
9.9%
14.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $50,150 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $74,596 in Kansas City, 49% more in Fontana.