Modesto, California vs. Brentwood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brentwood, California is 50.5% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $75,239 in Brentwood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brentwood, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Brentwood
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Brentwood, CA
Compared to Modesto, Brentwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher