Wilmington, Delaware vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 15.7% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $57,855 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Modesto
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower