Cost of Living Calculator - Lorain, Ohio vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 62.1% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $121,544 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Modesto
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Lorain, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  56.0% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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