salaryFontana is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$99
👥 People living there
214,169
455,548
Commute to work
33.4 min
29.9 min
College degree
21.4%
35.6%
Own their home
66.8%
41.2%
Below poverty line
9.9%
14.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Fontana is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,334 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $61,542 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $94,293 in Long Beach, 18% more in Fontana.