Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Pekin, Illinois


The cost of living in Pekin, Illinois is 34.4% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $49,217 in Pekin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pekin, Illinois is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Pekin
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Pekin, IL
Compared to Modesto, Pekin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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