salaryParadise is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,988
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$142
👥 People living there
219,215
185,913
Commute to work
30.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
21.2%
24.1%
Own their home
58.9%
41.9%
Below poverty line
13.3%
17.6%
Unemployment
7.2%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $65,040 | -36% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $59,280 | -23% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $27,110 | -22% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $103,940 | -22% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $77,750 | -21% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $36,490 | $29,360 | -20% in Paradise |
| Physician Assistant | $165,730 | $134,660 | -19% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $144,060 | -17% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $57,756 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Paradise?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $63,836 in Paradise, 35% more in Modesto.