Moving from Austin to Fresno?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Austin lifestyle in Fresno, you'd need to earn:
$78,102/year
▲ $3,102 more than you make now
| Category | Austin | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $78,102 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,796 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,842 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,132 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,806 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $59,525 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +4.1% in Fresno
- Housing is -12.8% in Fresno
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,517/year in taxes in Fresno
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,343 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Austin to Fresno
| Your Austin Salary | Fresno Equivalent | Difference | Fresno Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,655 | +$1,655 | $34,431 |
| $50,000 | $52,068 | +$2,068 | $42,173 |
| $60,000 | $62,482 | +$2,482 | $49,784 |
| $75,000 | $78,102 | +$3,102 | $59,525 |
| $100,000 | $104,137 | +$4,137 | $75,419 |
| $150,000 | $156,205 | +$6,205 | $106,450 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Austin and Fresno Compare
Housing (13% cheaper in Fresno)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno rents for $1,300/month compared to $1,549/month in Austin. Median home prices: $395,000 in Fresno vs $400,000 in Austin.
Taxes
Texas has no 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 $3,517/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Fresno's overall cost of living is 4.1% higher than Austin, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Austin: 98.1, Fresno: 102.2.
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