Modesto, California vs. Port Lavaca, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Lavaca, Texas is 32.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $87,232 in Port Lavaca, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Lavaca, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Port Lavaca
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Port Lavaca, TX
Compared to Modesto, Port Lavaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower