salaryOrlando is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,988
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$164
👥 People living there
219,215
319,758
Commute to work
30.2 min
26.2 min
College degree
21.2%
42.5%
Own their home
58.9%
39.5%
Below poverty line
13.3%
14.7%
Unemployment
7.2%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $45,520 | -41% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $60,190 | -41% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $83,550 | -37% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $63,010 | -36% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $50,820 | -34% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $49,750 | -33% in Orlando |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,910 | $92,560 | -25% in Orlando |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $130,640 | -25% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $58,450 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Orlando?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $78,014 in Orlando, 10% more in Modesto.