salaryAustin is 4% cheaperBased 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
$1,932
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$202
👥 People living there
979,539
545,970
Commute to work
23.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
59.6%
25.5%
Own their home
43.4%
50.1%
Below poverty line
12%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.7%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $79,160 | +35% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $166,570 | +30% in Fresno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $78,800 | +29% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $125,420 | +28% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $63,470 | +26% in Fresno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $34,320 | +26% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $100,770 | +22% in Fresno |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $62,880 | -22% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $62,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Fresno?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $76,564 in Fresno, 32% more in Austin.