salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$164
👥 People living there
545,970
319,758
Commute to work
22.4 min
26.2 min
College degree
25.5%
42.5%
Own their home
50.1%
39.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.7%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $45,520 | -42% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $63,010 | -37% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $83,550 | -33% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $50,820 | -29% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $60,190 | -24% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $49,750 | -22% in Orlando |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $130,640 | -22% in Orlando |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $135,010 | -20% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Fresno and Orlando cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $59,565 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Orlando?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $78,014 in Orlando, 2% more in Orlando.