salarySan Antonio is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$179
👥 People living there
214,169
1,479,835
Commute to work
33.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
21.4%
29%
Own their home
66.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
9.9%
17.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $51,327 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $70,163 in San Antonio, 58% more in Fontana.