on $100k a year, leaving Minneapolis
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
pricier each month than Minneapolis
Fresno costs more than Minneapolis, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,999/mo
19% more expensive than Minneapolis(vs $1,679/mo)
9.3%
$121/mo more in state tax than Minneapolis
vs 7.85% in Minneapolis
$5,559/mo
$441 less than Minneapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$418k
5% more expensive than Minneapolis
vs $398k in Minneapolis
1.2M
vs 3.7M in Minneapolis
field notes, weather & such.
206
pleasant days a year, in fresno.
Minneapolis only logs 147 pleasant days. Heat is the cost: 107 days top 95° vs Minneapolis's 1.
Noticeably quieter than Minneapolis. About 76% fewer events on a typical month.
66/100
13% lower than Minneapolis
vs 76/100 in Minneapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Kings Canyon National Park, 49.8 mi.
89/100
4% lower than Minneapolis
vs 93/100 in Minneapolis
11
92% fewer than Minneapolis
vs 130 nonstops in Minneapolis
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