Citrus Heights, CA vs Fontana, CA

Citrus Heights is moderately more affordable than Fontana, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Citrus Heights scores 127 compared to 136 for Fontana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fontana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Citrus Heights is $1,764/month compared to $1,733/month in Fontana — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fontana has cheaper rent, Citrus Heights actually has lower median home values ($432,100 vs $558,500).

Median household income in Citrus Heights is $77,167 compared to $98,187 in Fontana (-21.4%). While Fontana is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Citrus Heights spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Fontana.