Modesto, California vs. Salida, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salida, Colorado is 3.3% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $48,346 in Salida, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salida, Colorado is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Salida
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Salida, CO
Compared to Modesto, Salida is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower