Portland, Oregon vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 5.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,084 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Fontana
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Fontana, CA
Compared to Portland, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% lower
      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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower