Modesto, California vs. Centralia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centralia, Washington is 18.4% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $40,818 in Centralia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Washington is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Centralia
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Centralia, WA
Compared to Modesto, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower