Elko, Nevada vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 13.0% more expensive than Elko, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $56,490 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elko, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Elko, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Modesto
than in Elko, Nevada
Elko, NV vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Elko, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower