Fresno, TX vs Spring, TX

Spring is moderately more affordable than Fresno, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Fresno scores 118 compared to 103 for Spring, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fresno can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fresno is $2,131/month compared to $1,656/month in Spring — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spring is more affordable at $221,300 median vs $230,400.

Median household income in Fresno is $89,442 compared to $86,888 in Spring (+2.9%). Fresno does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fresno spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22.9% in Spring.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.1°F vs 70.5°F). Spring receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 49.7" in Fresno.