College Station, Texas vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 16.7% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,362 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Fresno
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to College Station, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher