salaryCincinnati is 7% 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
$1,379
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$202
👥 People living there
311,224
545,970
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
41.8%
25.5%
Own their home
39.8%
50.1%
Below poverty line
25.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.8%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $125,420 | +50% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $79,160 | +35% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,700 | $166,570 | +29% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $100,770 | +25% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $162,680 | +24% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $98,220 | $119,720 | +22% in Fresno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $78,800 | +22% in Fresno |
| Physician Assistant | $128,520 | $155,440 | +21% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $64,271 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Fresno?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $76,564 in Fresno, 25% more in Fresno.