salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$202
👥 People living there
505,268
545,970
Commute to work
26.5 min
22.4 min
College degree
59.2%
25.5%
Own their home
46.4%
50.1%
Below poverty line
16.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $34,320 | +86% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $79,160 | +67% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $100,770 | +65% in Fresno |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $155,440 | +39% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $119,720 | +36% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $166,570 | +26% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $63,470 | +25% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $125,420 | +25% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Fresno cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $61,259 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Fresno?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $76,564 in Fresno, 21% more in Atlanta.