Modesto, California vs. Wallace, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wallace, Idaho is 34.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $32,768 in Wallace, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wallace, Idaho is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Wallace
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Wallace, ID
Compared to Modesto, Wallace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower