Fresno, California vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 25.2% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $85,307 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Fresno, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower