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
$1,649
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$166
👥 People living there
427,246
219,215
Commute to work
22 min
30.2 min
College degree
55.5%
21.2%
Own their home
47.7%
58.9%
Below poverty line
16%
13.3%
Unemployment
5.9%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Modesto for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $77,370 | +97% in Modesto |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $63,280 | -38% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $34,910 | +35% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | $173,380 | +30% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $132,590 | +29% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | $101,640 | +27% in Modesto |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $71,600 | -27% in Modesto |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | $78,200 | +19% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
About $59,591 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Modesto?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $86,162 in Modesto, 1% more in Minneapolis.