Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 0.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $302,599 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
13% more expensive in Fresno
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher