| Measure | FontanaCalifornia, United States Remove Fontana | OrangeCalifornia, United States Remove Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Affordability | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Things to do | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Food & dining | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Places to stay | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 7.8 | 6.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $120 | $143 |
| Mid-range | $178 | $210 |
| Luxury | $307 | $357 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 125 | 165 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,950 | $2,500 |
| Median home price | $586,800 | $945,800 |
| Population | 221K | 138K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Fontana | — | 45 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, History | History |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Demand follows business travel and ware… | Peak: Spring break, summer and holiday weeks |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.