salaryAtlanta is 4% cheaperBased 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
$1,999
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$166
👥 People living there
505,268
219,215
Commute to work
26.5 min
30.2 min
College degree
59.2%
21.2%
Own their home
46.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
13.3%
Unemployment
5.9%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $34,910 | +89% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $77,370 | +64% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $98,230 | +61% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $165,730 | +48% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $73,730 | +45% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $101,640 | +33% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $132,590 | +32% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $173,380 | +31% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $62,429 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Modesto?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $86,162 in Modesto, 7% more in Atlanta.