Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Alabama vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 16.6% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,325 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Modesto
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Madison, 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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