Fair Oaks, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 16.4% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $41,782 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Modesto
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Fair Oaks, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower