Modesto, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $207,789 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Houston
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Modesto, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
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  Personal
  0.8% lower
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