Side-by-side
Modesto vs Norfolk
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Modesto, CA51 | Norfolk, VA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 57 |
| Affordability | 77 | 80 |
| Housing | 43 | 44 |
| Jobs | 15 | 37 |
| Safety | 41 | 46 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 30 | 24 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,341 | $4,188 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,356 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $415,600 | $271,900 |
| Median HH income | $77,899 | $64,017 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Population | 218.6K | 235K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 40° | 88° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 299 | 227 |