Livermore, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 36.8% cheaper than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $98,540 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Modesto
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Livermore, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower