Fontana, CA Cost of Living


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Fontana cost of living score
118.6
More expensive
18.6% higher
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the California average
Fontana, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 118.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% higher than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for California.

Fontana, CA

Housing costs in Fontana?
A typical home costs $558,500, which is 65.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.9% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fontana costs $2,150 per month, which is 50.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Fontana?
To live comfortably in Fontana, California, a minimum annual income of $106,920 for a family, and $68,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fontana?
Fontana, California offers plenty of activities alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from various types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to spacious apartments - while renters also have access to lots of great deals today as well. Moreover, food and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you choose Fontana as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFontanaCaliforniaUnited States
  118.6149.9100.0
  100.2105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  172.2234.8100.0
  $558,500$733,500$338,100
  105.5%102.4%100.0%
  119.8133.1100.0
  110.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

I bought a house in North Fontana 13 years ago and I was the worst thing I ever did Fontana is trash dirty Rundown graffiti everywhere broken down cars and OMG I'm sick  More

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I was born and raised here and I used to love it, but now I am moving out of it. The truth is that the climate is becoming way too hot. Sure, Fontana has always been  More

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Over 14 years ago

best cop ever, james chick payne!most well built sr. citizen, John Yarros. all gone but not  More

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