Side-by-side
Modesto vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Modesto, CA51 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 55 |
| Affordability | 77 | 80 |
| Housing | 43 | 33 |
| Jobs | 15 | 42 |
| Safety | 41 | 36 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 30 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,341 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,356 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $415,600 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $77,899 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Population | 218.6K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 40° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 299 | 225 |