Pullman, Washington vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 18.7% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,658 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
82% more expensive in Modesto
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Pullman, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  82.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher