Cost of Living Calculator - Hershey, Pennsylvania vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 11.8% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $223,542 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Modesto
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Hershey, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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