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.
Median Household Income
$88,941
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,030
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$607,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
107.3
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,692
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,777
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,201
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,912
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
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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
$2,164
Per month
Avg Home Value
$792,867
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
49.3
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.8%
What is the cost of living index for Ontario?
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.
What is the median rent in Ontario?
The median gross rent in Ontario is $2,030 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Ontario?
The median household income in Ontario is $88,941 per year.
What is the median home value in Ontario?
The median home value in Ontario is $607,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Ontario?
Air quality data for Ontario is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Ontario?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
