Cost of Living Calculator - Garden City, Michigan vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 29.0% more expensive than Garden City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $96,717 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Garden City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Modesto
than in Garden City, Michigan
Garden City, MI vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Garden City, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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