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    City vs city

    Fresno, CA vs San Diego, CA

    FresnoSan Diego
    Population543,6151,385,061
    Population growth (1 yr)0.4%0.1%
    Median home value$348,500$848,500
    Median rent$1,324$2,223
    Household income$66,804$104,321
    Unemployment8.7%5.9%
    Bachelor's degree+17%29%
    State crime /100k2,2562,256

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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