San Jose, California vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 41.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $29,256 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Fontana
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fontana, CA
Compared to San Jose, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower