Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Kansas vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 71.5% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $85,746 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Modesto
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Independence, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  75.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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