San Francisco, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 52.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $30,609 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Modesto
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower