salaryModesto is 8% 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
$2,279
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$166
👥 People living there
455,548
219,215
Commute to work
29.9 min
30.2 min
College degree
35.6%
21.2%
Own their home
41.2%
58.9%
Below poverty line
14.8%
13.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $119,770 | -26% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $77,370 | -21% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $98,230 | -19% in Modesto |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $121,560 | $99,760 | -18% in Modesto |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $104,330 | -17% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $164,010 | -16% in Modesto |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $71,600 | -14% in Modesto |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $64,760 | -12% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $55,003 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Modesto?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $86,162 in Modesto, 9% more in Long Beach.