salaryBirmingham is 14% 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
$1,291
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$166
👥 People living there
198,173
219,215
Commute to work
20.8 min
30.2 min
College degree
31.1%
21.2%
Own their home
45.5%
58.9%
Below poverty line
24.7%
13.3%
Unemployment
5.8%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham 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 | Birmingham | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $123,910 | +101% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $132,590 | +69% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $101,640 | +62% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $98,230 | +62% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $173,380 | +61% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $165,730 | +57% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $77,370 | +52% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $73,730 | +46% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $68,160 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Modesto?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $86,162 in Modesto, 42% more in Modesto.