Spanaway, Washington vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 4.8% cheaper than Spanaway, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,597 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanaway, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Spanaway, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Modesto
than in Spanaway, Washington
Spanaway, WA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Spanaway, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.2% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower