salaryRiverside is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$163
👥 People living there
214,169
319,069
Commute to work
33.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
21.4%
25.7%
Own their home
66.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick Riverside for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $57,682 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Riverside?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $98,192 in Riverside, 13% more in Fontana.