Moving from San Jose to Fresno?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your San Jose lifestyle in Fresno, you'd need to earn:
$69,401/year
▼ $5,599 less than you make now
| Category | San Jose | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $69,401 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,882 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,303 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,006 |
| State Tax | -$3,517 | -$3,012 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,631 | $54,197 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -7.5% in Fresno
- Housing is -50.4% in Fresno
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~123 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: San Jose to Fresno
| Your San Jose Salary | Fresno Equivalent | Difference | Fresno Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,014 | -$2,986 | $30,916 |
| $50,000 | $46,267 | -$3,733 | $37,860 |
| $60,000 | $55,521 | -$4,479 | $44,741 |
| $75,000 | $69,401 | -$5,599 | $54,197 |
| $100,000 | $92,534 | -$7,466 | $68,336 |
| $150,000 | $138,802 | -$11,198 | $96,173 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How San Jose and Fresno Compare
Housing (50% cheaper in Fresno)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno rents for $1,300/month compared to $2,559/month in San Jose. Median home prices: $395,000 in Fresno vs $1,626,000 in San Jose.
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 7.5% lower than San Jose, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).San Jose: 110.4, Fresno: 102.2.
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