Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 12.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,062 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Modesto
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher