salaryEl Paso is 16% 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
$1,246
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$166
👥 People living there
680,130
219,215
Commute to work
23.4 min
30.2 min
College degree
28.1%
21.2%
Own their home
60.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
13.3%
Unemployment
6%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $73,730 | +74% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $34,910 | +60% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $76,710 | +59% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $101,640 | +59% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $165,730 | +55% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $132,590 | +54% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $77,370 | +54% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,660 | $123,910 | +46% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Modesto cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $69,473 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Modesto?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $86,162 in Modesto, 25% more in Modesto.