salaryBuffalo is 9% 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
$1,397
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$166
👥 People living there
276,854
219,215
Commute to work
19.9 min
30.2 min
College degree
31.2%
21.2%
Own their home
43%
58.9%
Below poverty line
26%
13.3%
Unemployment
7.3%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $123,910 | +50% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $132,590 | +34% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $101,640 | +33% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $165,730 | +31% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | $173,380 | +31% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $164,010 | +25% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $34,910 | -25% in Modesto |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $78,200 | +23% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $65,173 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Modesto?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $86,162 in Modesto, 37% more in Modesto.