salaryColumbus is 14% 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
$1,314
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$202
👥 People living there
203,711
545,970
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
30.5%
25.5%
Own their home
50.8%
50.1%
Below poverty line
19%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $100,770 | +102% in Fresno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,320 | +65% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $79,160 | +62% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $162,680 | +56% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $119,720 | +54% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $125,420 | +52% in Fresno |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $71,710 | +41% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $63,470 | +41% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $68,642 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fresno?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $76,564 in Fresno, 18% more in Fresno.