Cost of Living Calculator - Palmyra, Kansas vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 21.5% more expensive than Palmyra, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $137,248 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmyra, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Palmyra, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Modesto
than in Palmyra, Kansas
Palmyra, KS vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Palmyra, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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