Fontana, CA vs Perris, CA

Perris is moderately more affordable than Fontana, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Fontana scores 136 compared to 127 for Perris, 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 Fontana is $1,733/month compared to $1,791/month in Perris — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fontana has cheaper rent, Perris actually has lower median home values ($431,900 vs $558,500).

Median household income in Fontana is $98,187 compared to $82,523 in Perris (+19%). 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 Fontana spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26% in Perris.

Climate-wise, Fontana is notably warmer with an average of 66.8°F compared to 63.3°F in Perris. Fontana receives more rainfall at 11.6" per year compared to 10.7" in Perris.