Decatur, Illinois vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 67.7% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,737 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Modesto
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Decatur, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher