Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 12.4% more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,213 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Modesto
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Spokane Valley, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher