salaryHuntsville is 12% 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
$1,364
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$166
👥 People living there
222,791
219,215
Commute to work
19.7 min
30.2 min
College degree
47.2%
21.2%
Own their home
58.3%
58.9%
Below poverty line
12.6%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.1%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $123,910 | +99% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $132,590 | +72% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $173,380 | +67% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,250 | $101,640 | +63% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $77,370 | +61% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $165,730 | +55% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $98,230 | +52% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $73,730 | +51% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $67,114 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Modesto?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $86,162 in Modesto, 6% more in Modesto.