Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Modesto, CA
VS
Sunrise Manor, NV
🏆 Sunrise Manor leads 13 of 22 categories
Modesto
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,375 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
173⚠ High
Population
218,308 ✓ Larger
Sunrise Manor
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.9 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,476
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
198,325
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Modesto, CA
Pros
Households earn $20,899 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (7.8%)
More college-educated — 19.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 95°F vs 106°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $381,800
Violent crime (655.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,497/mo
Cost of living runs 6% higher than Sunrise Manor
Sunrise Manor, NV
Pros
86% less violent crime than Modesto
Homes cost $117k less ($265,000 vs $381,800)
Rent averages $307/mo less ($1,190 vs $1,497)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Modesto
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Modesto by $20,899/yr
Higher unemployment (9.1% vs 7.8%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Modesto
Median Income
$20,899
$73,375 vs $52,476/yr
Modesto
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
7.8% vs 9.1% unemployment
Sunrise Manor
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 98.9 vs 105.0 (100 = US avg)
Sunrise Manor
Violent Crime
86% lower
94.1 vs 655.7 per 100k
Sunrise Manor
Median Home Value
$117k less
$265,000 vs $381,800
Sunrise Manor
Summer Heat
10.7°F warmer
July avg high 105.7°F vs 95.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Modesto, CA | Sunrise Manor, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.0⚠ High | 98.9 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $381,800⚠ High | $265,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,497⚠ High | $1,190 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $73,375 ✓ Higher | $52,476 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 29.2 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.9% ✓ Higher | 4.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 150⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 173⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (65) | C (81) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.8:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.7% ✓ Higher | 10.7% |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% ✓ Higher | 72.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Modesto City Elementary | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 56.1°F | 60.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.0°F | 105.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.3" | 4.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 218,308 ✓ Larger | 198,325 |
| Median Age | 34.9 ✓ Older | 33.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.7% ✓ Higher | 51.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | 27.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.9% ✓ More | 11.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Modesto's cost of living index is 105.0 vs Sunrise Manor's 98.9 (US average = 100).
Sunrise Manor is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sunrise Manor leads 13 of 22 categories. Modesto wins 9 and Sunrise Manor wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Modesto to Sunrise Manor or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($381,800 vs $265,000 median home), income ($73,375 vs $52,476), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Modesto, CA and Sunrise Manor, NV are about 344 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.