Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Pottstown, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is 13.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $64,621 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pottstown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Pottstown
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Pottstown, PA
Compared to Modesto, Pottstown 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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