Fresno, California 

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Cost of Living in Fresno, California

Fresno, California offers a high quality of life at an affordable price point. Homeowners can take advantage of various housing options ranging from single family homes to luxury condos - while renters have access to some great deals too. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs remain quite reasonable compared with other parts of the US - making Fresno a great choice if you're looking for affordability.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Fresno is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Fresno, California is more expensive.

Fresno cost of living is 103.3

COST OF LIVINGFresnoCaliforniaUSA
  103.3149.9100
  99.2105.1100
  93.198.3100
  108.5234.8100
  $359,700$733,500$338,100
  112.4102.4100
  101.7133.1100
  110.2118.7100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Fresno    77 Reviews
    It's not the worst city, but its flaws are bad - 8/13/2021
    I'm not gonna say this city is terrible, but it certainly has many issues that need to be taken care of and unfortunately the city council has done a poor job keeping up... Read More

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    Just Leave this Trash Heap of a City! - 1/25/2021
    I've lived in Fresno my entire life and when I became an adult, I began to realize how much being a resident here really sucks, it might be cheaper than most other... Read More

    If you move here or are planning to, this isn't it - 1/21/2021
    Lived here since 2002. I may be flamed for this, but.. total dump and I would rate 0 stars if I could. You only really move here to move out. As good as a gas stop.... Read More


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    93722, 93727, 93720, 93702, 93726, 93706, 93705, 93711, 93703, 93710, ... 18 more

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