Columbia, Maryland vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 2.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,994 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Modesto
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Columbia, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower