salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,760
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$202
👥 People living there
1,307,930
545,970
Commute to work
25.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
38.2%
25.5%
Own their home
42.4%
50.1%
Below poverty line
16.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Fresno for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,320 | +42% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $63,470 | +30% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $166,570 | +27% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $125,420 | +24% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $96,920 | $119,720 | +24% in Fresno |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | $169,160 | +22% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $79,160 | +22% in Fresno |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $71,710 | +22% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Dallas and Fresno cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $59,458 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Fresno?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $76,564 in Fresno, 1% more in Fresno.