salaryRichmond is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$141
👥 People living there
214,169
229,359
Commute to work
33.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
21.4%
45.6%
Own their home
66.8%
43.5%
Below poverty line
9.9%
18.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $53,030 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Richmond?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $69,657 in Richmond, 59% more in Fontana.