Modesto, California vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 4.7% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $47,650 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Sonora
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Modesto, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher