HEAD TO HEAD
Billings vs Fresno
Fresno leads Billings on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Billings, MT
wins 1 of 5 factors
Fresno, CA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Billings | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 80 | 80 |
| Affordable to rent | 79 ◆ | 58 |
| Climate comfort | 41 | 90 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 46 | 85 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 42 | 86 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Billings | Fresno |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $411K | $410K |
| Typical rent | $1,435/mo | $2,020/mo |
| Average temperature | 8.6°C | 18.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.12 kWh/m²/day | 5.44 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #239 | #57 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.