salaryParadise is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$142
👥 People living there
214,169
185,913
Commute to work
33.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
21.4%
24.1%
Own their home
66.8%
41.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $54,307 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Paradise?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $63,836 in Paradise, 74% more in Fontana.