Richmond, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 27.0% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $91,306 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Modesto
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Richmond, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower