salaryOntario is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$134
👥 People living there
214,169
180,547
Commute to work
33.4 min
31.5 min
College degree
21.4%
22.5%
Own their home
66.8%
58%
Below poverty line
9.9%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Ontario for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Ontario is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,618 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $57,682 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Ontario?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $95,923 in Ontario, 16% more in Fontana.