Modesto, California vs. Benton, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton, Kentucky is 32.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $33,768 in Benton, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton, Kentucky is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Benton
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Benton, KY
Compared to Modesto, Benton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower