Jurupa Valley, CA vs Modesto, CA

Modesto is moderately more affordable than Jurupa Valley, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Jurupa Valley scores 133 compared to 120 for Modesto, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jurupa Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jurupa Valley is $1,690/month compared to $1,609/month in Modesto — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Modesto is more affordable at $415,600 median vs $538,700.

Median household income in Jurupa Valley is $96,190 compared to $77,899 in Modesto (+23.5%). While Jurupa Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jurupa Valley spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Modesto.

Climate-wise, Jurupa Valley is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 63.1°F in Modesto. Modesto receives more rainfall at 12.3" per year compared to 9.4" in Jurupa Valley.