salaryMobile is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mobile to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$196
👥 People living there
214,169
203,416
Commute to work
33.4 min
22.8 min
College degree
21.4%
32%
Own their home
66.8%
54%
Below poverty line
9.9%
18.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $47,741 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Mobile?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $57,762 in Mobile, 92% more in Fontana.