Livonia, Michigan vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 16.5% more expensive than Livonia, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,201 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livonia, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Livonia, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Modesto
than in Livonia, Michigan
Livonia, MI vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Livonia, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher