Ontario, California has an overall cost of living index of 107.3, which is 7.3 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,030 per month, while the typical home is valued around $607,600. Households earn a median of $88,941 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$88,941
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,030
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$607,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
107.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,692
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,777
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,201
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,912
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
107.3
Goods
102.0
Rents / Housing
132.0
Services
164.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $140,840 |
| Registered Nurse | $135,680 |
| Elementary Teacher | $93,620 |
| Electrician | $80,130 |
| Accountant | $93,040 |
| Plumber | $71,750 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $189,540 |
| Civil Engineer | $117,200 |
| Operations Manager | $129,390 |
| Market Research Analyst | $85,640 |
| Health Services Manager | $146,350 |
| Truck Driver | $61,480 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $101,120 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
180,547
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,816
Per month
Avg Home Value
$541,680
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 91710 | — | $1,819 | $603,800 |
| ZIP 91761 | — | $1,820 | $543,400 |
| ZIP 91762 | — | $1,665 | $512,800 |
| ZIP 91764 | — | $1,979 | $475,300 |
| ZIP 91786 | — | $1,798 | $573,100 |
Healthcare Score
49.3
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.8%
Ontario has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 107.3. The US national average is 100, so Ontario is 7.3 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Ontario is $2,030 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Ontario is $88,941 per year.
The median home value in Ontario is $607,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Ontario is not yet available.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
