Fontana, California vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 22.5% cheaper than Fontana, California.

You would need a salary of $38,752 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fontana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Fontana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Durham
than in Fontana, California
Fontana, CA vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Fontana, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower