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


The cost of living in Albany, California is 86.0% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $92,994 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Albany
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Albany, CA
Compared to Modesto, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.0% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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