Overland Park, Kansas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 6.5% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,866 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Modesto
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Overland Park, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower