salaryMadison is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Madison to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$120
👥 People living there
214,169
278,001
Commute to work
33.4 min
19.4 min
College degree
21.4%
59.9%
Own their home
66.8%
46%
Below poverty line
9.9%
16.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Madison cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $52,721 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Madison?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $84,177 in Madison, 32% more in Fontana.