salaryMontgomery is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Montgomery to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,304
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,085
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$61,271
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$161,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
89.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$643
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$185
👥 People living there
214,169
197,494
Commute to work
33.4 min
20.7 min
College degree
21.4%
33.8%
Own their home
66.8%
54.4%
Below poverty line
9.9%
21.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Montgomery cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Montgomery to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $48,599 a year gives the same standard of living in Montgomery.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Montgomery?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $61,271 in Montgomery, 81% more in Fontana.