High Point, North Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 42.7% more expensive than High Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,366 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in High Point, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than High Point, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Modesto
than in High Point, North Carolina
High_Point, NC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to High_Point, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher