Elk Grove, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 16.0% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $62,993 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Modesto
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower