What is a pro or con of living in Modesto, Californiacompared to Spokane, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in Modesto.

What salary do I need to live in Modesto, California copmared to Spokane, Washington?

A salary of $52,000 in Spokane, Washington should increase to $60,596 in Modesto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPOKANE vs. MODESTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane, Washington vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 16.5% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,596 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Modesto
than in Spokane, Washington

Spokane, WA vs. Modesto, CA

Compared to Spokane, Modesto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

43.2% higher

Commute

25.0% higher

Health

18.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Spokane, Washington vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Spokane, WA vs. Modesto, CA

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