Derwood, Maryland vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 15.0% cheaper than Derwood, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $118,979 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Derwood, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Derwood, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Modesto
than in Derwood, Maryland
Derwood, MD vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Derwood, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher