salaryLincoln is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Lincoln to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$104
👥 People living there
214,169
294,856
Commute to work
33.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
21.4%
41.8%
Own their home
66.8%
56.1%
Below poverty line
9.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $49,628 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $77,509 in Lincoln, 43% more in Fontana.