Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Chelsea, Michigan


The cost of living in Chelsea, Michigan is 11.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $44,256 in Chelsea, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Michigan is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Chelsea
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Chelsea, MI
Compared to Modesto, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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