salaryProvidence is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Providence to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,964
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,603
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$73,466
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
101.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,418
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$126
👥 People living there
214,169
191,767
Commute to work
33.4 min
25 min
College degree
21.4%
34.6%
Own their home
66.8%
41.4%
Below poverty line
9.9%
20.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Providence for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Providence cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Providence to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,152 a year gives the same standard of living in Providence.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Providence?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $73,466 in Providence, 51% more in Fontana.