Eureka, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 11.3% more expensive than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $133,605 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Eureka, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Modesto
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Eureka, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher