Fontana, CA vs Norwalk, CA

Fontana is moderately more affordable than Norwalk, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Fontana scores 136 compared to 152 for Norwalk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Norwalk can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fontana is $1,733/month compared to $2,014/month in Norwalk — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fontana is more affordable at $558,500 median vs $616,600.

Median household income in Fontana is $98,187 compared to $98,709 in Norwalk (-0.5%). Norwalk 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 Fontana spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Norwalk.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.8°F vs 66.2°F). Norwalk receives more rainfall at 11.9" per year compared to 11.6" in Fontana.