Jefferson City, Tennessee vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 39.4% more expensive than Jefferson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,721 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Jefferson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Modesto
than in Jefferson City, Tennessee
Jefferson City, TN vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Jefferson City, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher