Modesto, California vs. Forney, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forney, Texas is 6.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $46,736 in Forney, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forney, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Forney
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Forney, TX
Compared to Modesto, Forney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower