Carthage, Missouri vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 56.1% more expensive than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $78,057 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Carthage, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Modesto
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Carthage, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher