Palm Springs, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 14.1% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $42,937 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Modesto
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower