Median rent is 35% lower in Fresno ($1,324/mo vs $2,034/mo). Buying is cheaper in Fresno, where the median home runs $348,500 versus $930,200. Households earn more in Temple City ($102,449 vs $66,804 a year). Taken together, Fresno is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 91.9 against 92.0 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Temple City, CA.
City A
Fresno, CA
City B
Temple City, CA
How much would you need to earn in Temple City, CA to maintain your standard of living from Fresno, CA?
Equivalent salary in Temple City, CA
$75,088
You'd need $88 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Fresno
California
Temple City
California
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Fresno — median rent of $1,324/mo versus $2,034/mo in Temple City, a 35% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Temple City: the median home is $930,200 versus $348,500 in Fresno — 63% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
California's top income tax rate is 13.30% versus 13.30% in California, so Temple City is more tax-friendly for high earners. Sales tax is 7.25% in California and 7.25% in California; Temple City has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Fresno
Income tax: 13.30%
Sales tax: 7.25%
Temple City
Income tax: 13.30%
Sales tax: 7.25%
Air quality data is available for Fresno (avg AQI 55.0) but not yet for Temple City.
Pick Temple City if you prioritize higher median household income ($102,449/yr).
Pick Fresno if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,324/mo median).
Is Fresno cheaper than Temple City?
Fresno is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 91.9 versus 92.0 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Fresno.
How much is rent in Fresno vs Temple City?
Median rent is $1,324/mo in Fresno, CA and $2,034/mo in Temple City, CA. Fresno, CA has the lower rent by about 35%.
Which has higher salaries — Fresno or Temple City?
Median household income is $66,804 in Fresno, CA and $102,449 in Temple City, CA. Temple City, CA has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Fresno or Temple City?
California's top income tax rate is 13.30% and California's is 13.30%. Temple City, CA has the lower rate.
What salary do I need in Temple City to match my Fresno income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Fresno, CA is equivalent to roughly $100,118 in Temple City, CA (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology