5 Best Cities For Nurses Adjusted For Cost of Living

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1. Modesto, California

Average Salary of a Nurse: $112,790

Adjusted Average Income Based on Cost of Living: $130,593

Situated in the Central Valley, Modesto stands 68 miles to the south of Sacramento and 92 miles east of San Francisco. This city boasts a vibrant downtown, abundant restaurants, theaters, and an array of festivals. Surrounded by fertile farmland, Modesto’s economy benefits significantly from agricultural production, aligning with the farm-to-table movement.

Modesto also serves as a prominent center for education and healthcare. Nurses in this city earn an average annual salary of approximately $113,000, with top-earning nurses potentially making upwards of $175,000 or more. When factoring in the city’s more affordable cost of living, the adjusted nurse’s salary in Modesto climbs even higher.

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