salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,826
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$166
👥 People living there
511,764
219,215
Commute to work
24.7 min
30.2 min
College degree
32.5%
21.2%
Own their home
64.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
10.3%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.2%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $101,640 | +72% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $132,590 | +31% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $173,380 | +27% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $34,910 | -27% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $76,710 | +25% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $77,370 | +25% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $134,650 | $165,730 | +23% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $73,730 | +22% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Mesa and Modesto cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $60,460 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Modesto?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $86,162 in Modesto, 4% more in Mesa.