Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 45.4% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $109,082 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Modesto
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Scranton, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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