Modesto, California vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 34.4% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $161,253 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Modesto, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher