Moving from Los Angeles to Fresno?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Los Angeles lifestyle in Fresno, you'd need to earn:
$67,446/year
▼ $7,554 less than you make now
| Category | Los Angeles | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $67,446 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,452 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,182 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$978 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$2,856 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $52,978 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -10.1% in Fresno
- Housing is -38.4% in Fresno
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~205 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Los Angeles to Fresno
| Your Los Angeles Salary | Fresno Equivalent | Difference | Fresno Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $35,971 | -$4,029 | $30,120 |
| $50,000 | $44,964 | -$5,036 | $36,892 |
| $60,000 | $53,957 | -$6,043 | $43,578 |
| $75,000 | $67,446 | -$7,554 | $52,978 |
| $100,000 | $89,928 | -$10,072 | $66,745 |
| $150,000 | $134,892 | -$15,108 | $93,864 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Los Angeles and Fresno Compare
Housing (38% cheaper in Fresno)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno rents for $1,300/month compared to $2,295/month in Los Angeles. Median home prices: $395,000 in Fresno vs $940,000 in Los Angeles.
Taxes
California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%. California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%.
Overall Cost of Living
Fresno's overall cost of living is 10.1% lower than Los Angeles, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Los Angeles: 113.6, Fresno: 102.2.
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