New York, New York vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 31.9% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,149 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Modesto
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to New York, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower