New York, NY vs Fresno, CA

Cost of living comparison · 2023 Census ACS data

Quick Summary

Housing costs separate Fresno and New York more than any other line item — $349,000 versus $752,000 for a typical home, a 54% spread.

Median Home Value
$751,700
$348,500
Zillow Home Value
$812,534
$386,426
Median Gross Rent
$1,779/mo
$1,324/mo
Owner Occupied %
32.8%
49.7%
Price-to-Rent Ratio
35.2x
21.9x
Median Household Income
$79,713
$66,804
Per Capita Income
$50,776
$31,012
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
8.7%
Poverty Rate
17.4%
20.9%
Avg Commute (min)
44.8 min
23.8 min
Drove Alone %
21.9%
73.7%
Public Transit %
45.5%
1.3%
Work From Home %
15.0%
10.2%
State Income Tax
10.9%
13.3%
Total Sales Tax
8.5%
8.7%
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
0.7%
Bachelor's Degree %
23.6%
16.7%
Median Age
38
32.4
Avg High Temp
62.6°F
Annual Precipitation
49.5"
11.4"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
  • Total Sales Tax
  • Median Household Income
  • Unemployment Rate
  • Median Home Value
  • Median Gross Rent

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