Cost of Living Calculator - Auburn, Washington vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 13.3% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,990 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Modesto
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Auburn, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.4% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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