salaryWorcester is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,334
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$149
👥 People living there
214,169
207,055
Commute to work
33.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
21.4%
35.2%
Own their home
66.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Worcester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,558 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Worcester?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $75,605 in Worcester, 47% more in Fontana.