salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$143
👥 People living there
214,169
310,178
Commute to work
33.4 min
32.6 min
College degree
21.4%
19.7%
Own their home
66.8%
24.4%
Below poverty line
9.9%
23.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Newark cheaper to live in?
Fontana and Newark cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $60,999 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Newark?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $56,147 in Newark, 98% more in Fontana.