Modesto, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 19.1% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $178,590 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Modesto, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher