Auburn, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 14.6% cheaper than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $42,714 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Modesto
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Auburn, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower