2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Modesto, CA vs Neptune City, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Neptune City or is it cheaper to live in Modesto?
- Neptune City is 11.0% more expensive than Modesto.

Which city has more affordable housing, Neptune City or Modesto?
- Neptune City housing costs are 10.4% less expensive than Modesto housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Modesto or is Health Care more affordable in Neptune City.
- Health related expenses are 1.9% less in Neptune City.
 Modesto, CANeptune City, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock129.1100
 Food & Groceries103.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.3100
 Housing133.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$355,900$338,100
 Utilities112  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.2100
 Miscellaneous110.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 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 4 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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Reviews for Neptune City    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Yup, that is the size of the borough.As someone who had grown up in this small community and who still has family that resides here I feel I can offer an honest and  More

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A little town often confused with Neptune Township, but very much it's own borough. Very few people know that our town is on the Shark River with a mahnificent park that  More

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