Modesto, California vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 34.7% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $67,363 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Modesto, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher