Montrose, Colorado vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 21.6% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,794 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Modesto
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Montrose, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher