Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 7.8% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $97,008 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Modesto
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Farmington Hills, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower