Modesto, California vs. Madison, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 13.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $43,124 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Madison
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Madison, MS
Compared to Modesto, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher