Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 39.4% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $104,581 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Modesto
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Tulsa, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher