salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$166
👥 People living there
914,802
219,215
Commute to work
21.5 min
30.2 min
College degree
38.2%
21.2%
Own their home
44.1%
58.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
13.3%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $132,590 | +58% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $173,380 | +39% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $101,640 | +30% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $123,910 | +28% in Modesto |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $78,200 | +26% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $77,370 | +25% in Modesto |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $36,490 | +21% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $137,550 | $165,730 | +20% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,429 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Modesto?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $86,162 in Modesto, 17% more in Modesto.