City Intelligence
Modesto, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Modesto.
COL Index
109
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,700
Home price
$450,000
Population
215,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Modesto.
Affordability
25/100
Weak
25
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
51/100
Moderate
51
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Modesto
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $159,720 | 80 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $159,720 | 80 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $159,720 | 80 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $164,010 | 82 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $98,550 | 59 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $98,550 | 59 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $119,770 | 67 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $104,990 | 61 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $73,160 | 50 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Modesto has the local purchasing power of approximately $91,700 in a national-average city.