Fresno, TX vs Wylie, TX

Fresno is moderately more affordable than Wylie, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Fresno scores 118 compared to 125 for Wylie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wylie 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 $1,985/month in Wylie — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wylie has cheaper rent, Fresno actually has lower median home values ($230,400 vs $350,100).

Median household income in Fresno is $89,442 compared to $113,661 in Wylie (-21.3%). While Wylie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fresno spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Wylie.