Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Santa Fe, Texas


The cost of living in Santa Fe, Texas is 16.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $62,338 in Santa Fe, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Santa Fe, TX
Compared to Modesto, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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