Cost of Living Calculator - Jacksonville, North Carolina vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 38.6% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,951 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Modesto
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Jacksonville, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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