Modesto, California vs. Lynnwood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynnwood, Washington is 19.8% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $59,878 in Lynnwood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynnwood, Washington is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Lynnwood
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Lynnwood, WA
Compared to Modesto, Lynnwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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