Laredo, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 40.1% more expensive than Laredo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,061 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laredo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Laredo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Modesto
than in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, TX vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Laredo, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher