Ontario, CA Cost of Living


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Ontario cost of living score
118.6
More expensive
18.6% higher
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the California average
Ontario, 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.

Ontario, CA

Housing costs in Ontario?
A typical home costs $579,500, which is 71.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ontario costs $2,100 per month, which is 46.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Ontario?
To live comfortably in Ontario, California, a minimum annual income of $110,880 for a family, and $67,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ontario?
Living in Ontario, California comes with a moderate cost of living compared to other U.S. cities. The median home price is $353,000 and the median monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,200. Additionally, groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than the national average. Tax rates are also higher than the national average, but still reasonable when compared with other places in California.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOntarioCaliforniaUnited States
  118.6149.9100.0
  100.7105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  178.2234.8100.0
  $579,500$733,500$338,100
  105.2%102.4%100.0%
  115.2133.1100.0
  111.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We've lived in this area for several years. Traveling long distances to other cities for churches. Passing a quiet, unassuming church along the way for years. Until  More

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I think Ontario,ca us awesome because we have an entertainment Venue and large shopping mall to please everyone of all  More

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