Arcadia, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 44.4% cheaper than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $94,778 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Arcadia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Modesto
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Arcadia, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% lower
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower