Metuchen, New Jersey vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 14.7% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $170,601 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Modesto
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Metuchen, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower