Batavia, Illinois vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 12.6% more expensive than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,853 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Modesto
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Batavia, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower