salaryModesto is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,988
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$166
👥 People living there
219,215
230,221
Commute to work
30.2 min
34.1 min
College degree
21.2%
39.8%
Own their home
58.9%
71.8%
Below poverty line
13.3%
7.4%
Unemployment
7.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Modesto is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,988 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $63,811 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 35% more in Santa Clarita.