Modesto, California vs. Texarkana, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texarkana, Arkansas is 37.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $31,070 in Texarkana, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texarkana, Arkansas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Texarkana
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Texarkana, AR
Compared to Modesto, Texarkana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower