Macon, Georgia vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 34.9% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $161,990 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Fresno
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Macon, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher