Madison, Wisconsin vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 13.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $56,657 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Modesto
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Madison, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower