Atwater, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 4.5% more expensive than Atwater, California.

You would need a salary of $50,184 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atwater, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Atwater, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Modesto
than in Atwater, California
Atwater, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Atwater, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher