Duluth, Minnesota vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 34.1% more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $120,665 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Modesto
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Duluth, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher