Modesto, California vs. Bothell, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 45.2% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $72,585 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Bothell
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Bothell, WA
Compared to Modesto, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher