Boothbay, Maine vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 10.6% more expensive than Boothbay, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,294 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boothbay, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Boothbay, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
68% more expensive in Modesto
than in Boothbay, Maine
Boothbay, ME vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Boothbay, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher