salaryVancouver is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$105
👥 People living there
214,169
195,300
Commute to work
33.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
21.4%
32.3%
Own their home
66.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
10.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Vancouver is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,894 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $57,128 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $87,723 in Vancouver, 26% more in Fontana.