Fresno, California vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 29.4% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $35,286 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Austin
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Fresno, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower