salaryModesto is 6% 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
$2,334
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$166
👥 People living there
214,169
219,215
Commute to work
33.4 min
30.2 min
College degree
21.4%
21.2%
Own their home
66.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
13.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $56,417 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Modesto?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $86,162 in Modesto, 29% more in Fontana.