Fontana, CA vs Los Angeles, CA

Fontana, CA vs Los Angeles, CA: What the data shows

Fontana, CA is in Fontana, CA while Los Angeles, CA is in Los Angeles, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Fontana, CA is the more affordable option at $406,600 median — $853,400 less than Los Angeles, CA's $1,260,000. WYLT rates Fontana, CA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Los Angeles, CA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Los Angeles, CA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Fontana, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Los Angeles, CA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Fontana, CA has Low flood risk and Los Angeles, CA has Low flood risk.

Los Angeles, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Fontana, CA scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Los Angeles, CA's 36/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Fontana, CA rates 5/10 and Los Angeles, CA rates 5/10.