salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$181
👥 People living there
545,970
1,642,323
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
25.5%
33.6%
Own their home
50.1%
57.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.7%
Unemployment
8.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,530 | +38% in Phoenix |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $59,180 | -25% in Phoenix |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $90,330 | -25% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $61,780 | -22% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $100,830 | -20% in Phoenix |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $74,590 | +19% in Phoenix |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $136,270 | -18% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $135,670 | -17% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Fresno and Phoenix cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $60,680 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $87,717 in Phoenix, 13% more in Phoenix.