Austin, Minnesota vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 41.7% more expensive than Austin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $106,276 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Austin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Fresno
than in Austin, Minnesota
Austin, MN vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Austin, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher