salaryAustin is 6% 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
$1,932
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$166
👥 People living there
979,539
219,215
Commute to work
23.7 min
30.2 min
College degree
59.6%
21.2%
Own their home
43.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
12%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.7%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Modesto for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $101,640 | +66% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $73,730 | +47% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $132,590 | +35% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $173,380 | +35% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $77,370 | +32% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $34,910 | +28% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $76,710 | +27% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $165,730 | +23% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $63,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Modesto?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $86,162 in Modesto, 17% more in Austin.