Salary Comparison
Separating: Fresno vs Fullerton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fresno, CA
$45,942/yr
Fullerton, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Fresno, CA
Fresno offers $9 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Fresno
Fullerton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,942
$61,550
$15,608
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,795
$3,744
$949
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
125
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,390
$3,348
$958
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,320
$2,080
$760
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$405
$396
+$9
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.17×
1.12×
+0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Fresno — Full Details
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.