Moving from St. Louis to Fresno?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Fresno, you'd need to earn:
$82,287/year
▲ $7,287 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $82,287 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,717 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,102 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,193 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$4,195 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $62,080 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +7.4% in Fresno
- Housing is +32.9% in Fresno
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $168/year in taxes in Fresno
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,616 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Fresno
| Your St. Louis Salary | Fresno Equivalent | Difference | Fresno Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $42,272 | +$2,272 | $34,890 |
| $50,000 | $53,217 | +$3,217 | $43,028 |
| $60,000 | $64,522 | +$4,522 | $51,155 |
| $75,000 | $82,287 | +$7,287 | $62,080 |
| $100,000 | $111,178 | +$11,178 | $79,718 |
| $150,000 | $169,497 | +$19,497 | $114,299 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Fresno Compare
Housing (33% more expensive in Fresno)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Fresno rents for $1,300/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $395,000 in Fresno vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. 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 $168/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Fresno's overall cost of living is 7.4% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Fresno: 102.2.
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