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
$2,297
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,877
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$59,958
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$392,000
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.4
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,228
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$169
$166
👥 People living there
226,165
219,215
Commute to work
29 min
30.2 min
College degree
22.1%
21.2%
Own their home
46.6%
58.9%
Below poverty line
17%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.1%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Hialeah for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hialeah or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Hialeah 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 Hialeah?
About $60,403 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Hialeah or Modesto?
The typical household earns $59,958 in Hialeah and $86,162 in Modesto, 30% more in Modesto.