Olympia, Washington vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 2.7% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,340 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
50% more expensive in Modesto
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Olympia, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher