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
$1,760
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$166
👥 People living there
1,307,930
219,215
Commute to work
25.7 min
30.2 min
College degree
38.2%
21.2%
Own their home
42.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
16.7%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.9%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas 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 | Dallas | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $101,640 | +56% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $73,730 | +51% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,910 | +44% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $173,380 | +32% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $132,590 | +31% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $76,710 | +30% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $165,730 | +23% in Modesto |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $36,490 | +22% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Dallas 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 Dallas?
About $60,592 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Modesto?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $86,162 in Modesto, 12% more in Modesto.