Caldwell, New Jersey vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 18.4% cheaper than Caldwell, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,803 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Caldwell, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Modesto
than in Caldwell, New Jersey
Caldwell, NJ vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Caldwell, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower