Buena Park, CA vs Fontana, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fontana is 23.2% cheaper than Buena Park. With a cost index of 136 vs 168, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fontana to Buena Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Buena Park is $2,112/month compared to $1,733/month in Fontana — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fontana is more affordable at $558,500 median vs $771,900.

Median household income in Buena Park is $108,187 compared to $98,187 in Fontana (+10.2%). Buena Park does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Buena Park spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Fontana.