Moving from Sacramento to Fresno?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Sacramento lifestyle in Fresno, you'd need to earn:
$70,982/year
▼ $4,018 less than you make now
| Category | Sacramento | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,982 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,230 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,401 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,029 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$3,144 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $55,178 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -4.2% in Fresno
- Housing is -19.4% in Fresno
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~158 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Sacramento to Fresno
| Your Sacramento Salary | Fresno Equivalent | Difference | Fresno Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,144 | -$1,856 | $31,779 |
| $50,000 | $47,715 | -$2,285 | $38,937 |
| $60,000 | $57,165 | -$2,835 | $45,937 |
| $75,000 | $70,982 | -$4,018 | $55,178 |
| $100,000 | $94,967 | -$5,033 | $69,821 |
| $150,000 | $142,640 | -$7,360 | $98,440 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Sacramento and Fresno Compare
Housing (19% cheaper in Fresno)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno rents for $1,300/month compared to $1,600/month in Sacramento. Median home prices: $395,000 in Fresno vs $525,000 in Sacramento.
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 4.2% lower than Sacramento, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Sacramento: 106.7, Fresno: 102.2.
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