salaryFresno is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Miami to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,983
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$67,365
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$518,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$4,586
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$133
👥 People living there
545,970
459,745
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.3 min
College degree
25.5%
37.4%
Own their home
50.1%
30.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
19.4%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Miami for a more educated workforce, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $83,750 | -30% in Miami |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $91,380 | -27% in Miami |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $58,300 | -26% in Miami |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $78,990 | +26% in Miami |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $131,340 | -21% in Miami |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $79,840 | -21% in Miami |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $135,210 | -20% in Miami |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $51,570 | -19% in Miami |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Miami cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Miami to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $67,046 a year gives the same standard of living in Miami.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Miami?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $67,365 in Miami, 14% more in Fresno.