salaryGarland is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$194
👥 People living there
545,970
246,844
Commute to work
22.4 min
29.7 min
College degree
25.5%
25.4%
Own their home
50.1%
61.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Garland cheaper to live in?
Garland is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,813 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $57,004 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Garland?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $82,311 in Garland, 7% more in Garland.