salaryRichmond is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$141
👥 People living there
545,970
229,359
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
25.5%
45.6%
Own their home
50.1%
43.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
18.2%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $62,720 | -38% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $81,660 | +30% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $93,580 | -25% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $91,300 | -24% in Richmond |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $127,820 | -23% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $60,790 | -23% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,290 | -22% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $155,440 | $126,810 | -18% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $57,475 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Richmond?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $69,657 in Richmond, 10% more in Fresno.