salaryPeoria is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Peoria to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$204
👥 People living there
214,169
196,906
Commute to work
33.4 min
28.2 min
College degree
21.4%
36.3%
Own their home
66.8%
76%
Below poverty line
9.9%
8.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes.
- Pick Peoria for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Peoria is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,185 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $54,558 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Peoria?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $103,336 in Peoria, 7% more in Fontana.