Marysville WA vs Modesto CA — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Marysville, WA

Washington · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$636,601
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Modesto, CA

California · Population: 218,614

Median HH Income$77,899
Median Home Price$447,353
Unemployment7.3%
Bachelor's+20.3%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

218,614

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

N/A

Median Age

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

35.4

Foreign Born

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

18.7%

White

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

50.8%

Black

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

4.7%

Asian

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

7.4%

Hispanic

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

43.9%

Spanish at Home

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

N/A

Metric	Marysville, WA	Modesto, CA	Better
Population	N/A	218,614	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	N/A	35.4	-
Foreign Born	N/A	18.7%	-
White	N/A	50.8%	-
Black	N/A	4.7%	-
Asian	N/A	7.4%	-
Hispanic	N/A	43.9%	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

$77,899

Per Capita Income

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

$34,656

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Marysville

$76,120

Modesto

$77,230

Modesto +

Unemployment Rate

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

7.3%

Poverty Rate

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

13.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

20.3%

Metric	Marysville, WA	Modesto, CA	Better
Median HH Income	N/A	$77,899	-
Per Capita Income	N/A	$34,656	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$76,120	$77,230	Modesto +
Unemployment Rate	N/A	7.3%	-
Poverty Rate	N/A	13.0%	-
Bachelor's Degree+	N/A	20.3%	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Marysville

$636,601

Modesto

$447,353

Modesto +

Homeownership Rate

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

58.4%

Metric	Marysville, WA	Modesto, CA	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$636,601	$447,353	Modesto +
Homeownership Rate	N/A	58.4%	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Marysville

383

Marysville +

Modesto

503

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Marysville

3409

Modesto

2388

Modesto +

Metric	Marysville, WA	Modesto, CA	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	383	503	Marysville +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	3409	2388	Modesto +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Marysville

32.4%

Marysville +

Modesto

36.2%

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Marysville

9.1%

Marysville +

Modesto

12.1%

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Marysville

17.7%

Marysville +

Modesto

19.0%

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Marysville

8.8%

Marysville +

Modesto

13.0%

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Marysville

16.9%

Modesto

16.5%

Modesto +

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Marysville

11.5%

Marysville +

Modesto

13.7%

Metric	Marysville, WA	Modesto, CA	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	32.4%	36.2%	Marysville +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	9.1%	12.1%	Marysville +
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	17.7%	19.0%	Marysville +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	8.8%	13.0%	Marysville +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	16.9%	16.5%	Modesto +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	11.5%	13.7%	Marysville +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

63.7°F

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

13.1 in

Metric	Marysville, WA	Modesto, CA	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	N/A	63.7°F	-
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	N/A	13.1 in	-

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Marysville

7.5 µg/m³

Marysville +

Modesto

7.9 µg/m³

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Marysville

75.0%

Modesto

75.0%

Tie

Metric	Marysville, WA	Modesto, CA	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	7.5 µg/m³	7.9 µg/m³	Marysville +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	75.0%	75.0%	Tie

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Marysville

N/A

Modesto

30.5 min

Metric	Marysville, WA	Modesto, CA	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	N/A	30.5 min	-

Which City is Right for You?

Modesto offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $447,353. On public safety, Marysville is safer with a violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000 residents, compared to 503 in Modesto. Marysville has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.5 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Marysville scores better with a lower obesity rate of 32.4%.

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