La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 36.1% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $102,103 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Modesto
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to La Crosse, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher