What is a pro or con of living in Modesto, Californiacompared to Cookeville, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Modesto.

What salary do I need to live in Modesto, California copmared to Cookeville, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Cookeville, Tennessee should increase to $65,358 in Modesto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COOKEVILLE vs. MODESTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Cookeville, Tennessee vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 30.7% more expensive than Cookeville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $65,358 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Cookeville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Modesto
than in Cookeville, Tennessee

Cookeville, TN vs. Modesto, CA

Compared to Cookeville, Modesto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.0% higher

Commute

68.7% higher

Health

23.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% higher

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Cookeville, Tennessee vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cookeville, TN vs. Modesto, CA

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