salaryFontana is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$104
👥 People living there
214,169
830,235
Commute to work
33.4 min
30.4 min
College degree
21.4%
60.3%
Own their home
66.8%
38.2%
Below poverty line
9.9%
11.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Fontana is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,334 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $62,652 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $152,036 in San Francisco, 27% more in San Francisco.