Groton, Connecticut vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 8.9% more expensive than Groton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $78,415 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Groton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Modesto
than in Groton, Connecticut
Groton, CT vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Groton, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower