Tyler, Texas vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 38.8% more expensive than Tyler, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,076 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tyler, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Tyler, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Modesto
than in Tyler, Texas
Tyler, TX vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Tyler, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher