Cost of living in the Fresno Metro Area
2 counties across CA. Population: 1,170,942.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Fresno Metro Area
Average rent across the Fresno metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Fresno Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Fresno Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Fresno Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Fresno Metro Area
The Fresno metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Fresno CA$3,226/moPop1,012,152 Rent$1,217/mo Income$71,434/yrFresno CA 1,012,152 $1,217/mo $71,434/yr $3,226/mo
- Madera County CA$3,022/moPop158,790 Rent$1,106/mo Income$75,496/yrMadera County CA 158,790 $1,106/mo $75,496/yr $3,022/mo
Compare counties in the Fresno Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Fresno Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Fresno Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Fresno metro area is approximately $3,198 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Fresno Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Fresno metro area is $1,202 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Fresno Metro Area?
Madera County, CA is the most affordable county in the Fresno metro area at approximately $3,022 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Fresno Metro Area?
Fresno County, CA is the most expensive county in the Fresno metro area at approximately $3,226 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Fresno Metro Area?
The Fresno metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Fresno, Madera County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.