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Measure FontanaCalifornia, United States Remove Fontana Pasadena (CA)California, United States Remove Pasadena (CA)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.6 6.3
Connector Score 9.1 8.5
Safety 7.0 7.0
Affordability 4.0 1.9
Transportation 8.5 9.0
Car-free friendliness 5.5 7.5
Walkability 4.4 8.0
Things to do 6.6 6.3
Food & dining 6.0 5.8
Places to stay 6.3 6.0
Nature & outdoors 7.5 4.0
Scenic value 7.8 4.5
Family friendliness 4.9 6.9
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.4 6.3
Nightlife 5.0 3.8
Remote-work friendliness 5.5 4.9
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 6.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $120 $173
Mid-range $178 $255
Luxury $307 $497
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 125 153
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,950 $2,450
Median home price $586,800 $1,093,300
Population 221K 136K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Train Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Fontana — 58 min details
Character
Best for Outdoors, History Car-free travel
Known for Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Demand follows business travel and ware… Peak: New Year's Rose Parade and Rose Bowl pe…

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