Casper, Wyoming vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 21.2% more expensive than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $60,601 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Casper, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Modesto
than in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, WY vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Casper, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower