The Woodlands, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 2.7% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $148,887 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Modesto
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher