Mesa, Arizona vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 6.0% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $116,596 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% more expensive in Modesto
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Mesa, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher