Washington, North Carolina vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 30.3% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,132 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Washington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Fresno
than in Washington, North Carolina
Washington, NC vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Washington, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher