Modesto, California vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 25.0% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $37,511 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Athens
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Modesto, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower