Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Calmar, Iowa


The cost of living in Calmar, Iowa is 31.6% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $51,307 in Calmar, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calmar, Iowa is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Calmar
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Calmar, IA
Compared to Modesto, Calmar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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