Modesto, California vs. Charlotte, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, Texas is 30.0% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $34,987 in Charlotte, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Charlotte, TX
Compared to Modesto, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower