Palmdale, California vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 4.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $49,746 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Fontana
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Fontana, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower