Cost of Living · 2026
Metro population: 1.0M
Monthly take-home
$4,842
on $75K, single filer
2-BR rent (HUD FMR)
$1,664
per month
Left after rent
$3,178
per month on $75K
Food costs (index, 100 = national avg)
95
Groceries
93
Dining out
On a $75,000 salary in Fresno, you take home about $4,842 per month after federal and state taxes. A typical two-bedroom apartment runs $1,664 per month based on HUD fair market rents, leaving you with roughly $3,178 for everything else. These numbers use 2026 tax brackets and official government data sources. Use them as a starting point, not financial advice.
Compare Fresno with other citiesData from IRS, HUD, BLS, and Zillow. Last updated March 2026.