Sonora, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 4.9% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $52,466 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Modesto
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Sonora, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower