Modesto, California vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 18.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $60,901 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Dover
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Modesto, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher