Naperville, Illinois vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 5.7% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,448 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Modesto
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Naperville, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower