salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$166
👥 People living there
288,976
219,215
Commute to work
18.8 min
30.2 min
College degree
38.7%
21.2%
Own their home
63.9%
58.9%
Below poverty line
8.9%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $34,910 | +34% in Modesto |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $63,280 | -32% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $101,640 | +28% in Modesto |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $64,760 | -24% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $77,370 | +19% in Modesto |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $119,770 | +15% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $132,590 | +15% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $98,230 | -15% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Modesto cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $59,253 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Modesto?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $86,162 in Modesto, 29% more in Anchorage.