Fontana, CA vs Los Angeles, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Fontana

63.7

#1746 nationally

vs

Los Angeles

60.9

#1917 nationally

Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Fontana leads in median household income ($93,230 vs $74,891). Fontana leads in cost of living index (141 vs 173).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fontana, CA Los Angeles, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.7 (#1746) 60.9 (#1917)
Population 215,465 3,822,238
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $640,652 $946,268
Median Household Income $93,230 $74,891
Average Commute 33.3 min 31.4 min
Walk Score 37 68
Crime Level 7.4 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.4
Cost of Living Index 141 173
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+32.9