Modesto, California vs. San Tan Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Tan Valley, Arizona is 6.1% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $70,431 in San Tan Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Tan Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
24% cheaper in San Tan Valley
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. San Tan Valley, AZ
Compared to Modesto, San Tan Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower