Modesto, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 21.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $78,155 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Modesto, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower