Side-by-side
Fresno vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fresno, CA55 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 57 |
| Affordability | 53 | 24 |
| Housing | 39 | 19 |
| Jobs | 35 | 71 |
| Safety | 68 | 65 |
| Climate | 88 | 100 |
| Amenities | 49 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,042 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,355 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $348,500 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $66,804 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Population | 543.6K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 38° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 297 | 299 |