Cost of Living Calculator - California City, California vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 17.5% more expensive than California City, California.

You would need a salary of $58,742 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in California City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than California City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Modesto
than in California City, California
California City, CA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to California City, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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