Modesto, California vs. Ponca City, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponca City, Oklahoma is 35.7% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $48,238 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponca City, Oklahoma is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Ponca City
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Ponca City, OK
Compared to Modesto, Ponca City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  57.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower