San Jose, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 52.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $14,414 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fresno
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to San Jose, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower