salaryFresno is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$104
👥 People living there
545,970
830,235
Commute to work
22.4 min
30.4 min
College degree
25.5%
60.3%
Own their home
50.1%
38.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11.2%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $123,250 | +96% in San Francisco |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $186,610 | +49% in San Francisco |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $149,990 | +48% in San Francisco |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $186,640 | +45% in San Francisco |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $146,760 | +44% in San Francisco |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $113,700 | +44% in San Francisco |
| Accountant | $78,690 | $110,730 | +41% in San Francisco |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $89,200 | +41% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $67,902 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $152,036 in San Francisco, 50% more in San Francisco.