Plainview, Minnesota vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 33.9% more expensive than Plainview, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $66,958 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Plainview, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Modesto
than in Plainview, Minnesota
Plainview, MN vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Plainview, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower