What is a pro or con of living in Modesto, Californiacompared to Fresno, California?

Median Home Cost is 8% more expensive in Modesto.

What salary do I need to live in Modesto, California copmared to Fresno, California?

A salary of $123,070 in Fresno, California should increase to $136,890 in Modesto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FRESNO vs. MODESTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Fresno, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 11.2% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $136,890 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Modesto
than in Fresno, California

Fresno, CA vs. Modesto, CA

Compared to Fresno, Modesto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

12.0% higher

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Fresno, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fresno, CA vs. Modesto, CA

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