salaryFayetteville is 13% 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
$1,530
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$166
👥 People living there
210,815
219,215
Commute to work
19.1 min
30.2 min
College degree
29%
21.2%
Own their home
47.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
17.7%
13.3%
Unemployment
7.9%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $77,370 | +110% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $98,230 | +104% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $101,640 | +87% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $83,060 | $132,590 | +60% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $46,800 | $73,730 | +58% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $164,010 | +52% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,410 | $173,380 | +43% in Modesto |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,130 | $47,230 | +34% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $67,913 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Modesto?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $86,162 in Modesto, 27% more in Modesto.