Side-by-side
Salinas vs Modesto
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salinas, CA46 | Modesto, CA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 51 |
| Affordability | 50 | 77 |
| Housing | 12 | 43 |
| Jobs | 22 | 15 |
| Safety | 56 | 41 |
| Climate | 100 | 94 |
| Amenities | 30 | 30 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,138 | $4,341 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,232 | $1,356 |
| Median home value | $610,900 | $415,600 |
| Median HH income | $89,150 | $77,899 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Population | 162K | 218.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 71° / 41° | 95° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 313 | 299 |