salaryColumbus is 17% 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
$1,314
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$166
👥 People living there
203,711
219,215
Commute to work
20.9 min
30.2 min
College degree
30.5%
21.2%
Own their home
50.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
19%
13.3%
Unemployment
6.3%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $98,230 | +96% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,910 | +68% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $101,640 | +66% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $73,730 | +64% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $132,590 | +61% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $77,370 | +59% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $164,010 | +58% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $123,910 | +54% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $69,953 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Modesto?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $86,162 in Modesto, 27% more in Modesto.