Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 32.4% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $191,279 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Modesto
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Cincinnati, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher