El Paso, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 40.1% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,055 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Modesto
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to El Paso, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher