Denver, Colorado vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 19.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,596 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fresno
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Denver, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower