Arvada, Colorado vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 21.6% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,218 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fresno
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Arvada, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower