Longview, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 39.8% more expensive than Longview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,958 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Longview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Modesto
than in Longview, Texas
Longview, TX vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Longview, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower