salaryMadison is 7% 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
$1,723
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$166
👥 People living there
278,001
219,215
Commute to work
19.4 min
30.2 min
College degree
59.9%
21.2%
Own their home
46%
58.9%
Below poverty line
16.4%
13.3%
Unemployment
2.7%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $101,640 | +60% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $77,370 | +37% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $164,010 | +32% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $132,590 | +31% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,080 | $173,380 | +30% in Modesto |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $63,280 | -26% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $133,950 | $165,730 | +24% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,340 | $123,910 | +23% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $64,207 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Modesto?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $86,162 in Modesto, 2% more in Modesto.