Gurnee, Illinois vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 18.0% more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,475 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gurnee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Modesto
than in Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee, IL vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Gurnee, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower