Modesto, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 2.7% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $66,754 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Modesto, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% higher
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher