Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Plainfield, Indiana


The cost of living in Plainfield, Indiana is 18.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $40,731 in Plainfield, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Indiana is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Plainfield
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Plainfield, IN
Compared to Modesto, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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