Modesto, CA vs Victorville, CA

Victorville is moderately more affordable than Modesto, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Modesto scores 120 compared to 113 for Victorville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Modesto can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Modesto is $1,609/month compared to $1,568/month in Victorville — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Victorville is more affordable at $342,500 median vs $415,600.

Median household income in Modesto is $77,899 compared to $70,663 in Victorville (+10.2%). While Modesto is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Modesto spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.6% in Victorville.

Climate-wise, Victorville is notably warmer with an average of 66.8°F compared to 63.1°F in Modesto. Modesto receives more rainfall at 12.3" per year compared to 11.6" in Victorville.