Cost of Living Calculator - Martinez, California vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 25.8% cheaper than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $55,634 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Modesto
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Martinez, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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