Modesto, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 53.4% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $92,010 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Modesto, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher