Moving from San Diego to Fresno?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your San Diego lifestyle in Fresno, you'd need to earn:
$68,471/year
▼ $6,529 less than you make now
| Category | San Diego | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $68,471 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,678 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,245 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$993 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$2,938 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $53,617 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -8.7% in Fresno
- Housing is -41.4% in Fresno
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~315 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: San Diego to Fresno
| Your San Diego Salary | Fresno Equivalent | Difference | Fresno Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $36,518 | -$3,482 | $30,538 |
| $50,000 | $45,647 | -$4,353 | $37,399 |
| $60,000 | $54,776 | -$5,224 | $44,187 |
| $75,000 | $68,471 | -$6,529 | $53,617 |
| $100,000 | $91,294 | -$8,706 | $67,579 |
| $150,000 | $136,941 | -$13,059 | $95,074 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How San Diego and Fresno Compare
Housing (41% cheaper in Fresno)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno rents for $1,300/month compared to $2,195/month in San Diego. Median home prices: $395,000 in Fresno vs $895,000 in San Diego.
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 8.7% lower than San Diego, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).San Diego: 111.9, Fresno: 102.2.
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