Cost of Living in Modesto, CA
Population: 218,614 | California
120
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Modesto is 20% more expensive than the national average.
122
Housing
136
Home Values
105
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $77,899
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +4%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,609/mo
- Median Home Value
- $415,600
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,613/mo
Everyday Prices in Modesto
BLS Average Prices for the Modesto, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
⚡
$0.27
Electricity
per kWh
+40% vs US
Climate in Modesto
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
63.1°F
Avg Temperature
12.3"
Rainfall / Year
53d
Rainy Days / Year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 62 | 68 | 74 | 82 | 90 | 95 | 94 | 89 | 79 | 66 | 56 |
| Avg °F | 48 | 52 | 57 | 61 | 68 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 74 | 65 | 55 | 47 |
| Low °F | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 52 | 43 | 39 |
| Rain" | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.2 |