Looking for a fresh start in a new Fresno neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fresno for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 58,756
-13%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 123
13% lower than Fresno
Population 15,252
-10%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 123
10% lower than Fresno
Population 24,272
-9%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 123
9% lower than Fresno
Population 128,507
-6%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 123
6% lower than Fresno
Population 59,956
-5%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 123
5% lower than Fresno
Population 3,999
-3%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 123
3% lower than Fresno
Population 58,418
-2%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 123
2% lower than Fresno
Population 40,746
0%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 123
equal to Fresno
Population 6,849
4%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 123
4% higher than Fresno
Population 108,303
5%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 123
5% higher than Fresno
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