Modesto, California vs. South Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Houston, Texas is 21.2% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $47,258 in South Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Houston, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in South Houston
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. South Houston, TX
Compared to Modesto, South Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower