Modesto, California vs. Colfax, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colfax, Louisiana is 30.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $34,595 in Colfax, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colfax, Louisiana is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Colfax
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Colfax, LA
Compared to Modesto, Colfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower