Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Madison, Alabama


The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 14.3% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $64,295 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Madison
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Madison, AL
Compared to Modesto, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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