Modesto, California vs. Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is 29.1% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $35,466 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Beaver Dam
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Beaver Dam, WI
Compared to Modesto, Beaver Dam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower