Cost of living in Fresno, California
Fresno County, CA
Population 1,012,152 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Fresno
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Fresno
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Fresno
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Fresno
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Fresno
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Fresno
State and local tax rates for California.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Fresno
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Fresno
What it costs to live in Fresno each month.
- Rent $1,217
- Energy $217
- Water $60
- Groceries $397
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $458
- State tax $77
- Rent $1,505
- Energy $260
- Water $70
- Groceries $658
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $839
- State tax $275
- Rent $2,109
- Energy $326
- Water $85
- Groceries $998
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $839
- State tax $275
Frequently asked questions about Fresno
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Fresno?
In Fresno, California, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,217 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,505 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,109 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Fresno?
In Fresno, California, the average household income is $71,434 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,046 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Fresno?
The estimated cost of living in Fresno, California is approximately $3,226 per month for a single person, $4,891 for a couple, $7,702 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Fresno?
The combined sales tax rate in Fresno, California is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.
Is Fresno an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Fresno, California would need approximately $3,226 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,434 per year ($5,953 per month). Fresno has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Fresno?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fresno, California is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Fresno?
The average home value in Fresno, California is $362,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,704, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Fresno compare to other areas?
You can compare Fresno, California with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Fresno is in the Fresno, CA metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP