Side-by-side
Austin vs Fresno
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX76 | Fresno, CA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 55 |
| Affordability | 95 | 53 |
| Housing | 58 | 39 |
| Jobs | 81 | 35 |
| Safety | 58 | 68 |
| Climate | 92 | 88 |
| Amenities | 64 | 49 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,400 | $5,042 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,355 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $348,500 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $66,804 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 5.5% |
| Population | 967.9K | 543.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 98° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 297 |