Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Springfield, Missouri


The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 28.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $35,596 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Springfield
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Springfield, MO
Compared to Modesto, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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