Cheapest Cities Near Fresno (2026)

Fresno has a cost of living index of 99 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI22% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $570/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX21% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $500/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS20% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $450/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO20% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $500/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX20% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $500/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN19% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $460/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS19% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $510/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX19% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $400/mo on rent
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Fresno at a glance

99
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,450
1BR rent
per month
$360K
Home price
median
9.3%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Dallas, TXCOL: 99Fort Collins, COCOL: 99Chandler, AZCOL: 99Provo, UTCOL: 99

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only