salaryFresno is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$151
👥 People living there
545,970
3,857,263
Commute to work
22.4 min
30.7 min
College degree
25.5%
38.5%
Own their home
50.1%
36%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16.5%
Unemployment
8.9%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $82,990 | +32% in Los Angeles |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $101,860 | +29% in Los Angeles |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $160,920 | +25% in Los Angeles |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $125,830 | +25% in Los Angeles |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $98,050 | +24% in Los Angeles |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $121,560 | +23% in Los Angeles |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $121,980 | +21% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $122,980 | +21% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $66,700 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 13% more in Los Angeles.