salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Gilbert to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,270
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,096
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$132,171
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$575,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,417
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$194
👥 People living there
545,970
280,262
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.9 min
College degree
25.5%
48.2%
Own their home
50.1%
73.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
5.3%
Unemployment
8.9%
3.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Gilbert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,530 | +38% in Gilbert |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $59,180 | -25% in Gilbert |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $90,330 | -25% in Gilbert |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $61,780 | -22% in Gilbert |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $100,830 | -20% in Gilbert |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $74,590 | +19% in Gilbert |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $136,270 | -18% in Gilbert |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $135,670 | -17% in Gilbert |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Gilbert cheaper to live in?
Fresno and Gilbert cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Gilbert to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $60,680 a year gives the same standard of living in Gilbert.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Gilbert?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $132,171 in Gilbert, 42% more in Gilbert.