salaryKansas City 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
$1,535
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$166
👥 People living there
510,612
219,215
Commute to work
21.7 min
30.2 min
College degree
38.4%
21.2%
Own their home
55.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
14.6%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $101,640 | +66% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $132,590 | +60% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $98,230 | +56% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $123,910 | +34% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,760 | $173,380 | +33% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $77,370 | +27% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $133,350 | $165,730 | +24% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $164,010 | +22% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $67,498 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Modesto?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $86,162 in Modesto, 13% more in Modesto.