Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 46.5% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $73,265 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Queens
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Modesto, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% higher
      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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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