salaryMinneapolis is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$91
👥 People living there
214,169
427,246
Commute to work
33.4 min
22 min
College degree
21.4%
55.5%
Own their home
66.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
9.9%
16%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,649 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $56,804 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 27% more in Fontana.