salaryCharlotte is 5% 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
$1,881
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$202
👥 People living there
903,844
545,970
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
48%
25.5%
Own their home
51%
50.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $79,160 | +105% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $100,770 | +59% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $125,420 | +38% in Fresno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $78,800 | +34% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $166,570 | +28% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $63,470 | +25% in Fresno |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $62,880 | -24% in Fresno |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $71,710 | +21% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $62,965 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Fresno?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $76,564 in Fresno, 16% more in Charlotte.