salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$202
👥 People living there
914,802
545,970
Commute to work
21.5 min
22.4 min
College degree
38.2%
25.5%
Own their home
44.1%
50.1%
Below poverty line
18.1%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $125,420 | +49% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $166,570 | +34% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $79,160 | +28% in Fresno |
| Pharmacist | $133,960 | $169,160 | +26% in Fresno |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $75,580 | +22% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 | $119,720 | +21% in Fresno |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $62,880 | -18% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $162,680 | +18% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $64,204 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fresno?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $76,564 in Fresno, 7% more in Fresno.