salaryPhiladelphia is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$112
👥 People living there
214,169
1,579,706
Commute to work
33.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
21.4%
35.4%
Own their home
66.8%
51.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
21.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Philadelphia is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,814 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,575 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 66% more in Fontana.