Elkin, North Carolina vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 61.9% more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,952 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Fontana
than in Elkin, North Carolina
Elkin, NC vs. Fontana, CA
Compared to Elkin, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher