Aurora, Colorado vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 3.4% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $72,477 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Modesto
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Aurora, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower