El Monte, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 28.0% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $36,018 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fresno
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to El Monte, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower