About the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spring Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$1,889
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,783
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$80,360
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$433,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,149
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$139
👥 People living there
545,970
219,187
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.5 min
College degree
25.5%
31.4%
Own their home
50.1%
50.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
8.9%
7.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Spring Valley for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Spring Valley cheaper to live in?
Fresno and Spring Valley cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Spring Valley to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $58,720 a year gives the same standard of living in Spring Valley.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Spring Valley?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $80,360 in Spring Valley, 5% more in Spring Valley.