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
$1,619
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$166
👥 People living there
573,243
219,215
Commute to work
29.1 min
30.2 min
College degree
36.1%
21.2%
Own their home
47.5%
58.9%
Below poverty line
19.7%
13.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $132,590 | +33% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $101,640 | +33% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $173,380 | +31% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $98,230 | +28% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $164,010 | +24% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $138,790 | $165,730 | +19% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $73,730 | +18% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $65,590 | $76,710 | +17% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
About $59,782 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Modesto?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $86,162 in Modesto, 22% more in Modesto.