Buda, IL vs Modesto, IL

Modesto is moderately more affordable than Buda, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Buda scores 66 compared to 58 for Modesto, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buda can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buda is $894/month compared to $642/month in Modesto — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Modesto is more affordable at $68,800 median vs $69,800.

Median household income in Buda is $49,922 compared to $69,375 in Modesto (-28%). Modesto offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Buda spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Modesto.