What is a pro or con of living in Fontana, Californiacompared to Yakima, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Fontana.

What salary do I need to live in Fontana, California copmared to Yakima, Washington?

A salary of $147,000 in Yakima, Washington should increase to $199,059 in Fontana, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

YAKIMA vs. FONTANA
Cost of Living Comparison

Yakima, Washington vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 35.4% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $199,059 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fontana, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fontana
than in Yakima, Washington

Yakima, WA vs. Fontana, CA

Compared to Yakima, Fontana is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.7% higher

Commute

41.6% higher

Health

0.2% lower

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Yakima, Washington vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Yakima, WA vs. Fontana, CA

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