2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Hanover, NH vs Modesto, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Modesto or is it cheaper to live in Hanover?
- Modesto is 23.2% more expensive than Hanover.

Which city has more affordable housing, Modesto or Hanover?
- Modesto housing costs are 46.3% less expensive than Hanover housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hanover or is Health Care more affordable in Modesto.
- Health related expenses are 20.3% more in Modesto.
 Hanover, NHModesto, CAUnited States
 Overall94.4116.3100
 Food & Groceries117.7103.9100
 Health83.3100.2100
 Housing248.3133.3100
 Median Home Cost$793,700$390,300$338,100
 Utilities12,260.0%11,200.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation60.0113.9100
 Miscellaneous121.5110.6100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hanover    1 Reviews

Hanover/Lyme is where people from MA and NY and other states move so they can be big fish in little ponds. For the area, Hanover is a nice town but there are many such  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 3 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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