salaryFresno is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$143
👥 People living there
545,970
310,178
Commute to work
22.4 min
32.6 min
College degree
25.5%
19.7%
Own their home
50.1%
24.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
23.4%
Unemployment
8.9%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Newark for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $100,520 | +60% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $157,000 | +55% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,610 | +39% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $106,420 | +34% in Newark |
| Accountant | $78,690 | $105,650 | +34% in Newark |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $128,340 | +30% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $166,830 | +29% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $208,880 | +28% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Newark cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $66,111 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Newark?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $56,147 in Newark, 36% more in Fresno.