salaryFresno is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$134
👥 People living there
545,970
180,547
Commute to work
22.4 min
31.5 min
College degree
25.5%
22.5%
Own their home
50.1%
58%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $98,520 | +25% in Ontario |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,310 | $46,060 | +17% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $70,880 | +12% in Ontario |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $69,840 | +11% in Ontario |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,260 | $42,450 | +11% in Ontario |
| Truck Driver | $55,740 | $60,580 | +9% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $133,940 | +7% in Ontario |
| Accountant | $78,690 | $83,920 | +7% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $62,516 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Ontario?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $95,923 in Ontario, 20% more in Ontario.