salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,720 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 92 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Modesto?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Modesto
| Size | West Modesto | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $828 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,474 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,619 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,986 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Modesto overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Modesto, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Modesto
Life in West Modesto
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Modesto?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $596 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $304,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Modesto, CA?
Renting in West Modesto costs a median of about $1,518 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in West Modesto?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,720 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Modesto cheap or expensive?
West Modesto is rated OK: rent takes 27.5% of the typical household income of $66,263. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Modesto?
The median homeowner in West Modesto pays $1,709 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is West Modesto more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Modesto?
The median home value in West Modesto is $304,700, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,978 people live in West Modesto. Numbers are typical (middle) values.