Dayton, Ohio vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 61.6% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $80,802 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Modesto
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Dayton, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  494.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower