Hays, Texas vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 12.7% cheaper than Hays, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,660 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Hays, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Fresno
than in Hays, Texas
Hays, TX vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Hays, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher