Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Payne, Alabama vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 54.4% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $115,828 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Modesto
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Fort Payne, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  67.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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