Fontana, CA vs Sacramento, CA

Sacramento is moderately more affordable than Fontana, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Fontana scores 136 compared to 129 for Sacramento, 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 $1,694/month in Sacramento — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sacramento is more affordable at $484,600 median vs $558,500.

Median household income in Fontana is $98,187 compared to $83,753 in Sacramento (+17.2%). 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 24.3% in Sacramento.

Climate-wise, Fontana is notably warmer with an average of 66.8°F compared to 63.4°F in Sacramento. Sacramento receives more rainfall at 19.2" per year compared to 11.6" in Fontana.