Moving from Phoenix to Fresno?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Fresno, you'd need to earn:
$74,171/year
▼ $829 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,171 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,932 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,599 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,075 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$3,440 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $57,125 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -1.1% in Fresno
- Housing is -13.4% in Fresno
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,642/year in taxes in Fresno
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~492 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Fresno
| Your Phoenix Salary | Fresno Equivalent | Difference | Fresno Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,558 | -$442 | $32,859 |
| $50,000 | $49,447 | -$553 | $40,225 |
| $60,000 | $59,337 | -$663 | $47,509 |
| $75,000 | $74,171 | -$829 | $57,125 |
| $100,000 | $98,894 | -$1,106 | $72,218 |
| $150,000 | $148,342 | -$1,658 | $101,807 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Fresno Compare
Housing (13% cheaper in Fresno)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno rents for $1,300/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $395,000 in Fresno vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. California has a progressive state income tax from 1.0% to 13.3%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Fresno would cost you about $1,642/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Fresno's overall cost of living is 1.1% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Fresno: 102.2.
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