Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Fontana, California


The cost of living in Fontana, California is 30.6% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $195,954 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Fontana
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Fontana, CA
Compared to Johnston, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher

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