Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Lufkin, Texas


The cost of living in Lufkin, Texas is 34.6% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $49,021 in Lufkin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lufkin, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lufkin
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Lufkin, TX
Compared to Modesto, Lufkin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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