Longview, Washington vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 16.6% more expensive than Longview, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,487 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Longview, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Modesto
than in Longview, Washington
Longview, WA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Longview, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.7% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher