Sanford, North Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 42.4% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,190 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Modesto
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Sanford, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher