Cost of Living in Fresno County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $52,659.

Median family income: $81,068.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

48thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$81,068

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Fresno County, CA.

$14,520 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,659

Per year

  • Housing:$14,520
  • Transport:$12,937
  • Taxes:$9,800
  • Other Costs:$5,766
  • Healthcare:$5,586
  • Food:$4,050
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in California

1Imperial County, CA
$47,311
2Kern County, CA
$49,670
3Glenn County, CA
$50,489
4Del Norte County, CA
$50,714
5Modoc County, CA
$50,936

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Cost of Living in Fresno County, CA (2026)