salaryModesto is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,988
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$143
👥 People living there
219,215
310,178
Commute to work
30.2 min
32.6 min
College degree
21.2%
19.7%
Own their home
58.9%
24.4%
Below poverty line
13.3%
23.4%
Unemployment
7.2%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $104,330 | $157,000 | +50% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $100,520 | +40% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $119,770 | $166,830 | +39% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $106,420 | +38% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $47,610 | +36% in Newark |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,760 | $128,340 | +29% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $164,010 | $208,880 | +27% in Newark |
| Accountant | $83,560 | $105,650 | +26% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Newark cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $64,873 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Newark?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $56,147 in Newark, 53% more in Modesto.