Modesto, California vs. Nampa, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nampa, Idaho is 9.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $27,154 in Nampa, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nampa, Idaho is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Nampa
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Nampa, ID
Compared to Modesto, Nampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower