Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Amarillo, Texas


The cost of living in Amarillo, Texas is 32.3% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $115,109 in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amarillo, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Amarillo
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Amarillo, TX
Compared to Modesto, Amarillo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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