Seattle, Washington vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 25.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,461 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fontana
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fontana, CA
Compared to Seattle, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower