Fresno, California vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 12.9% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $15,682 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Barstow
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Fresno, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher