Modesto, CA vs Prichard, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Prichard
76.4
#355 nationally
Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 23). Modesto leads in median household income ($73,375 vs $36,110). Prichard leads in cost of living index (82 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Modesto, CA | Prichard, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1712) | 76.4 (#355) |
| Population | 218,915 | 18,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,153 | $59,455 |
| Median Household Income | $73,375 | $36,110 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 18.0 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | R+16.4 |
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64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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76.4 Score
Prichard, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$59,455
Population
18,816
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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