salaryFresno is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$109
👥 People living there
545,970
754,195
Commute to work
22.4 min
26 min
College degree
25.5%
68.4%
Own their home
50.1%
43.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $57,280 | +67% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $102,170 | +62% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $95,230 | +48% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $146,030 | +45% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $101,780 | +42% in Seattle |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,900 | $133,690 | +35% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $46,500 | $61,500 | +32% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $133,740 | +31% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $65,271 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Seattle?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $133,583 in Seattle, 43% more in Seattle.