What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $42,735 in Richland township (Brule County), South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Richland township (Brule County), South Dakota is 14.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $42,735 in Richland township (Brule County), South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Richland township (Brule County), South Dakota is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Richland township (Brule County)
than in Modesto, California

Modesto, CA vs Richland_Township_(Brule_County), SD

Compared to Modesto, Richland_Township_(Brule_County) is:

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14.5% lower

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Food

7.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.8% higher

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Utilities

15.0% lower

Commute

45.2% lower

Health

18.4% higher

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Personal

6.0% lower

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