Modesto, California vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 30.4% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $84,743 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Carson
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Modesto, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher