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
$1,983
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$166
👥 People living there
2,711,226
219,215
Commute to work
33.1 min
30.2 min
College degree
44.3%
21.2%
Own their home
46%
58.9%
Below poverty line
16.8%
13.3%
Unemployment
8%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chicago | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $103,380 | $63,280 | -39% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $132,590 | +32% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,740 | $173,380 | +32% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | $101,640 | +30% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $127,940 | $165,730 | +30% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $102,350 | $76,710 | -25% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,260 | $123,910 | +24% in Modesto |
| HVAC Technician | $77,960 | $64,760 | -17% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Chicago 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 Chicago?
About $60,297 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Modesto?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $86,162 in Modesto, 2% more in Modesto.