Troy, Michigan vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 7.2% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $83,531 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Fresno
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Troy, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower