El Monte, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 19.9% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $60,094 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Modesto
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to El Monte, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower