Fort Worth, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 14.7% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $151,365 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Modesto
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower