salaryFresno is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,789
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$147
👥 People living there
545,970
345,482
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.9 min
College degree
25.5%
41.5%
Own their home
50.1%
48.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $60,250 | +76% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $94,310 | +49% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $100,270 | +40% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $81,120 | +26% in Urban Honolulu |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $120,870 | -26% in Urban Honolulu |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $94,600 | -21% in Urban Honolulu |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $135,570 | -19% in Urban Honolulu |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $83,820 | -17% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $65,170 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 18% more in Urban Honolulu.