Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Ludington, Michigan


The cost of living in Ludington, Michigan is 31.4% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $34,291 in Ludington, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludington, Michigan is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Ludington
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Ludington, MI
Compared to Modesto, Ludington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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