salaryGrand Prairie is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Prairie to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$1,883
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,758
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$295,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$4,954
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$200
👥 People living there
545,970
201,883
Commute to work
22.4 min
28 min
College degree
25.5%
30%
Own their home
50.1%
58.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.1%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Grand Prairie cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Grand Prairie to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $57,004 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Prairie.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Grand Prairie?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $88,026 in Grand Prairie, 13% more in Grand Prairie.