Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Cottonwood Shores, Texas


The cost of living in Cottonwood Shores, Texas is 27.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $36,031 in Cottonwood Shores, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood Shores, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Cottonwood Shores
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Cottonwood Shores, TX
Compared to Modesto, Cottonwood Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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