Winter Haven, Florida vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 29.4% more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida.

You would need a salary of $90,574 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Winter Haven, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Modesto
than in Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven, FL vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Winter Haven, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher