Denver, Colorado vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 10.1% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,915 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Modesto
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Denver, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower