Raleigh, Illinois vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 36.3% more expensive than Raleigh, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $102,210 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Raleigh, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Fresno
than in Raleigh, Illinois
Raleigh, IL vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher