salaryFresno is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jersey City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$127
👥 People living there
545,970
294,078
Commute to work
22.4 min
36.8 min
College degree
25.5%
54.8%
Own their home
50.1%
27.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $100,520 | +60% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $157,000 | +55% in Jersey City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,610 | +39% in Jersey City |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $106,420 | +34% in Jersey City |
| Accountant | $78,690 | $105,650 | +34% in Jersey City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $128,340 | +30% in Jersey City |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $166,830 | +29% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $208,880 | +28% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $66,111 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $105,380 in Jersey City, 27% more in Jersey City.