Folsom, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 22.6% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $38,713 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Modesto
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Folsom, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower