Modesto, California vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 34.0% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $67,015 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Modesto, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% higher
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher