salaryCleveland is 9% 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
$1,277
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$202
👥 People living there
366,097
545,970
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.4 min
College degree
22.4%
25.5%
Own their home
41.7%
50.1%
Below poverty line
30.6%
20.1%
Unemployment
10.8%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $125,420 | +49% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,800 | $166,570 | +27% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $79,160 | +26% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $100,770 | +26% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 | $119,720 | +24% in Fresno |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $35,270 | +21% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $162,680 | +21% in Fresno |
| Pharmacist | $140,690 | $169,160 | +20% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $65,261 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Fresno?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $76,564 in Fresno, 43% more in Fresno.