salaryLas Vegas is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$159
👥 People living there
214,169
660,400
Commute to work
33.4 min
25.7 min
College degree
21.4%
27.7%
Own their home
66.8%
56.6%
Below poverty line
9.9%
14%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,806 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $54,307 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 39% more in Fontana.