Columbus, Ohio vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 45.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $112,841 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Fontana
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Fontana, CA
Compared to Columbus, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher