$100k a year, no longer in Manchester
changea dispatch from
fresno
CA
36.74°N
119.79°W
Fresno sits at the heart of the most productive farm region in the world, with almonds, grapes, and stone fruit stretching to every horizon. It's the gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon (three of the country's best national parks all under two hours away). The food scene leans on incredible local produce and a deep Mexican and Hmong food culture. Underrated.
the verdict
more each month than Manchester ran you
Fresno costs more than Manchester, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,999/mo
4% cheaper than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
9.3%
$775/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$5,559/mo
$682 less than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$418k
24% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
1.2M
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
206
pleasant days a year, in fresno.
Manchester only logs 154 pleasant days. Summer asks for something in return: 107 days top 95° here, 0 in Manchester.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 2.5× more on the calendar than Manchester.
66/100
6% higher than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Kings Canyon National Park, 49.8 mi.
89/100
9% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
11
15% fewer than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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