Fresno, California vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 28.2% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $35,915 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Columbus
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Fresno, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower