Amarillo, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 47.7% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,843 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Modesto
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Amarillo, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher