Westminster, California vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 29.1% cheaper than Westminster, California.

You would need a salary of $35,463 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is cheaper than Westminster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Modesto
than in Westminster, California
Westminster, CA vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Westminster, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% lower
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower