Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 42.6% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,278 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Modesto
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher