salaryModesto is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,988
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$127
👥 People living there
219,215
439,418
Commute to work
30.2 min
29.8 min
College degree
21.2%
48.7%
Own their home
58.9%
42.3%
Below poverty line
13.3%
13.4%
Unemployment
7.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $123,250 | +72% in Oakland |
| Software Developer | $119,770 | $186,640 | +56% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $113,700 | +47% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $104,330 | $149,990 | +44% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $186,610 | +41% in Oakland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,760 | $134,460 | +35% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $132,000 | +34% in Oakland |
| Accountant | $83,560 | $110,730 | +33% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $66,631 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Oakland?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $109,576 in Oakland, 21% more in Oakland.