Mooresville, North Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 7.3% more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,641 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Mooresville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% more expensive in Modesto
than in Mooresville, North Carolina
Mooresville, NC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Mooresville, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower