salaryFresno is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$168
👥 People living there
545,970
990,138
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.3 min
College degree
25.5%
47.3%
Own their home
50.1%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
8.1%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $141,960 | +126% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $152,100 | +92% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $301,320 | +85% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $216,740 | +73% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $107,560 | +67% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $213,110 | +65% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $163,860 | +62% in San Jose |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $157,140 | +59% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $64,854 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or San Jose?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $157,922 in San Jose, 52% more in San Jose.