Modesto, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 5.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $0 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Modesto, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.8% higher
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