Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Fayetteville, North Carolina


The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 28.6% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $35,683 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Modesto, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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