Modesto, California vs. Madison, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 30.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $52,089 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Madison
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Madison, SD
Compared to Modesto, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower