Modesto, California vs. St. Joseph, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Michigan is 21.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $39,034 in St. Joseph, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Michigan is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. St. Joseph, MI
Compared to Modesto, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower