Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 20.9% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $147,556 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Modesto
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville, SC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Simpsonville, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower