Placerville, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 10.9% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $44,535 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Modesto
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Placerville, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower