Modesto, California vs. Howard City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Howard City, Michigan is 22.2% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $38,903 in Howard City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Howard City, Michigan is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Howard City
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Howard City, MI
Compared to Modesto, Howard City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower