salaryFontana is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$151
👥 People living there
214,169
3,857,263
Commute to work
33.4 min
30.7 min
College degree
21.4%
38.5%
Own their home
66.8%
36%
Below poverty line
9.9%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Fontana is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,334 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $61,542 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 25% more in Fontana.