salaryFresno is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New York to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,016
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$86,801
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$777,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$6,547
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$132
👥 People living there
545,970
8,483,844
Commute to work
22.4 min
40.3 min
College degree
25.5%
41.6%
Own their home
50.1%
32.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.9%
Unemployment
8.9%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick New York for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $100,520 | +60% in New York |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $157,000 | +55% in New York |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,610 | +39% in New York |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $106,420 | +34% in New York |
| Accountant | $78,690 | $105,650 | +34% in New York |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $128,340 | +30% in New York |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $166,830 | +29% in New York |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $208,880 | +28% in New York |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or New York cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in New York to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $66,111 a year gives the same standard of living in New York.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or New York?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $86,801 in New York, 12% more in New York.