Modesto, California vs. Missouri City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missouri City, Texas is 9.0% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $103,781 in Missouri City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missouri City, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Missouri City
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Missouri City, TX
Compared to Modesto, Missouri City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher