Moving to Fresno, CA
City Overview
Cost of Living
93
Avg Temperature
51°–77°F
State Income Tax
13.3%
Population
542K
Gateway to Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada, Fresno sits in the heart of California's agricultural powerhouse. It offers significantly lower costs than coastal California with easy access to national parks.
Average Moving Costs to Fresno
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,455 mi | $3,495–$5,529 | $2,177–$3,562 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 205 mi | $2,153–$3,357 | $903–$1,981 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,745 mi | $2,974–$4,711 | $1,775–$3,063 |
| Houston, TX | 1,486 mi | $2,795–$4,429 | $1,628–$2,881 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 492 mi | $2,250–$3,537 | $1,066–$2,183 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,403 mi | $3,353–$5,328 | $2,147–$3,525 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,329 mi | $2,693–$4,266 | $1,539–$2,771 |
| San Diego, CA | 315 mi | $2,206–$3,446 | $966–$2,059 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,330 mi | $2,723–$4,307 | $1,539–$2,771 |
| San Jose, CA | 123 mi | $2,169–$3,369 | $858–$1,925 |
Neighborhoods in Fresno
Tower District
A popular neighborhood in Fresno, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Woodward Park
A popular neighborhood in Fresno, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Fig Garden
A popular neighborhood in Fresno, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Old Fig
A popular neighborhood in Fresno, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Clovis
A popular neighborhood in Fresno, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Fresno
Cost of Living Index
7% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,150/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,400/mo
Moving to Fresno from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,455 miles
Full-Service
$3,495–$5,529
From Los Angeles, CA
205 miles
Full-Service
$2,153–$3,357
From Chicago, IL
1,745 miles
Full-Service
$2,974–$4,711
From Houston, TX
1,486 miles
Full-Service
$2,795–$4,429
From Phoenix, AZ
492 miles
Full-Service
$2,250–$3,537
From Philadelphia, PA
2,403 miles
Full-Service
$3,353–$5,328
From San Antonio, TX
1,329 miles
Full-Service
$2,693–$4,266
From San Diego, CA
315 miles
Full-Service
$2,206–$3,446
From Dallas, TX
1,330 miles
Full-Service
$2,723–$4,307
From San Jose, CA
123 miles
Full-Service
$2,169–$3,369
From Austin, TX
1,343 miles
Full-Service
$2,742–$4,336
From Jacksonville, FL
2,225 miles
Full-Service
$3,216–$5,116