salaryGrand Prairie is 7% 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
$1,883
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$166
👥 People living there
201,883
219,215
Commute to work
28 min
30.2 min
College degree
30%
21.2%
Own their home
58.7%
58.9%
Below poverty line
12.1%
13.3%
Unemployment
5.2%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $64,359 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Modesto?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $86,162 in Modesto, 2% more in Grand Prairie.