St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 14.4% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $57,221 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Modesto
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower