Modesto, California vs. Stafford, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stafford, Texas is 13.7% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $164,038 in Stafford, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stafford, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Stafford
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Stafford, TX
Compared to Modesto, Stafford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher