Fontana, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 27.8% cheaper than Fontana, California.

You would need a salary of $144,356 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fontana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Fontana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Fontana, California
Fontana, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Fontana, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower