Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Lorain, Ohio


The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 38.3% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $30,864 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lorain
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Lorain, OH
Compared to Modesto, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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