Tijeras, New Mexico vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 14.6% more expensive than Tijeras, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $85,917 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tijeras, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Tijeras, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Modesto
than in Tijeras, New Mexico
Tijeras, NM vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Tijeras, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher