salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$148
👥 People living there
214,169
222,758
Commute to work
33.4 min
28.8 min
College degree
21.4%
34.5%
Own their home
66.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Fontana and Tacoma cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $60,224 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $92,626 in Tacoma, 20% more in Fontana.