salaryFresno is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$127
👥 People living there
545,970
528,706
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
25.5%
37.1%
Own their home
50.1%
51.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.9%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $171,460 | +37% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $46,500 | $61,970 | +33% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $103,390 | +31% in Sacramento |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $78,630 | +25% in Sacramento |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $122,330 | +24% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $122,540 | +20% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $94,080 | +19% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $74,440 | +17% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $62,650 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $94,176 in Sacramento, 19% more in Sacramento.