salaryRaleigh is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$133
👥 People living there
214,169
481,031
Commute to work
33.4 min
23 min
College degree
21.4%
54%
Own their home
66.8%
50.7%
Below poverty line
9.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $53,192 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $92,099 in Raleigh, 20% more in Fontana.