Modesto, California vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 32.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $33,594 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Fairmont, WV
Compared to Modesto, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower