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
$2,987
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$166
👥 People living there
195,240
219,215
Commute to work
28.4 min
30.2 min
College degree
49%
21.2%
Own their home
55.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
7.8%
13.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $56,417 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Modesto?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $86,162 in Modesto, 51% more in Huntington Beach.
More comparisons
All Huntington Beach comparisons → · All Modesto comparisons →
Huntington Beach vs KnoxvilleHuntington Beach vs VancouverHuntington Beach vs PeoriaHuntington Beach vs MontgomeryHuntington Beach vs BirminghamHuntington Beach vs Grand RapidsModesto vs Spring ValleyModesto vs FriscoModesto vs San BernardinoModesto vs TacomaModesto vs Baton RougeModesto vs Huntsville