salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$166
👥 People living there
214,169
230,221
Commute to work
33.4 min
34.1 min
College degree
21.4%
39.8%
Own their home
66.8%
71.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
7.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Fontana and Santa Clarita cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 16% more in Santa Clarita.