Alturas, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 45.1% more expensive than Alturas, California.

You would need a salary of $72,538 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alturas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Alturas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Modesto
than in Alturas, California
Alturas, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Alturas, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher