Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 38.9% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $225,771 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Modesto
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Greensboro, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher