What is a pro or con of living in Modesto, Californiacompared to Killeen, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Modesto.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Killeen, Texas should increase to $85,746 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.

KILLEEN vs. MODESTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Killeen, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 42.9% more expensive than Killeen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,746 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Killeen, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Modesto
than in Killeen, Texas

Killeen, TX vs. Modesto, CA

Compared to Killeen, Modesto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

147.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

43.8% higher

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Killeen, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Killeen, TX vs. Modesto, CA

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