salaryFontana is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Ana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$105
👥 People living there
214,169
312,534
Commute to work
33.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
21.4%
18.3%
Own their home
66.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
9.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for shorter commutes, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Fontana is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,334 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $61,542 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 9% more in Fontana.