salaryFresno is 8% 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
$2,334
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$202
👥 People living there
214,169
545,970
Commute to work
33.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
21.4%
25.5%
Own their home
66.8%
50.1%
Below poverty line
9.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,360 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Fresno?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $76,564 in Fresno, 45% more in Fontana.