Salina, Kansas vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 38.7% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $83,195 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Fresno
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Salina, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher