2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Southington, CT vs Modesto, CA

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

Which city has more affordable housing, Modesto or Southington?
- Modesto housing costs are 31.8% more expensive than Southington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Southington or is Health Care more affordable in Modesto.
- Health related expenses are 12.1% less in Modesto.
 Southington, CTModesto, CAUnited States
 Overall104.8116.3100
 Food & Groceries106.5103.9100
 Health114.0100.2100
 Housing101.1133.3100
 Median Home Cost$353,500$390,300$338,100
 Utilities12,000.0%11,200.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation103.6113.9100
 Miscellaneous132.8110.6100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Southington    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

We ahve lived here for 15 yrs and really like the small town atmosphere with many amenities. We are close to major highways to go to "the big"  More

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Over 15 years ago

Southington is a generally overdeveloped city/town (it's right on the line) which is showing it's age, in terms of housing at least. Most of the rental homes and  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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