Cost of Living in Modesto, CA
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Modesto is 15% more expensive than the average city in our database
Average monthly spending in Modesto is
$4,855
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Housing costs
Modesto
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1 Bedroom
$1,606
2 Bedrooms
$1,902
3+ Bedrooms
$2,631
Transportation costs
16.81% lower
Average City
Modesto
Tire Balance
$58.33
$59.57
Gasoline
$4.47
$3.46
Grocery costs
3.38% lower
Average City
Modesto
Steak
$13.87
$13.86
Ground Beef
$6.26
$5.83
Sausage
$4.77
$4.93
Frying Chicken
$2.08
$1.57
Chunk Light Tuna
$1.16
$1.23
Whole Milk
$4.76
$4.68
Eggs
$5.13
$4.12
Margarine
$1.58
$1.66
Parmesan Cheese
$4.24
$4.50
Potatoes
$4.94
$4.95
Bananas
$1.19
$0.71
Lettuce
$1.88
$1.93
Bread
$3.65
$3.97
Fresh Orange Juice
$4.42
$4.48
Coffee
$5.74
$5.86
Sugar
$3.87
$4.09
Corn Flakes
$5.28
$5.23
Sweet Peas
$1.57
$1.59
Peaches
$2.35
$2.46
Facial Tissues
$2.03
$2.12
Detergent
$19.20
$19.62
Cooking Oil
$6.98
$7.22
Frozen Meal
$3.68
$3.74
Frozen Corn
$1.74
$1.82
Potato Chips
$3.80
$3.93
Soft Drink
$2.67
$2.78
Utilities
28.32% lower
Average City
Modesto
Total Energy
$326.49
$194.87
Phone
$182.78
$192.98
Washer Repair
$74.67
$92.45
Healthcare costs
4.17% higher
Average City
Modesto
Optometrist Visit
$129.09
$125.96
Doctor Visit
$119.86
$135.76
Dentist Visit
$108.07
$114.16
Ibuprofen
$10.36
$10.63
Prescription Drug
$505.41
$469.09
Miscellaneous costs
3.29% lower
Average City
Modesto
Hamburger
$6.26
$5.44
Pizza
$16.13
$12.14
Fried Chicken
$4.99
$5.10
Haircut
$24.67
$24.37
Beauty Salon
$49.33
$45.65
Toothpaste
$3.76
$3.71
Shampoo
$1.41
$1.28
Dry Cleaning
$19.56
$16.32
Man Dress Shirt
$38.47
$36.97
Boy Jeans
$25.87
$28.08
Women Slacks
$36.84
$35.47
Newspaper
$9.44
$12.24
Movie
$13.46
$12.17
Yoga
$19.07
$17.97
Tennis Balls
$3.34
$3.59
Veterinary Services
$64.30
$66.17
Beer
$9.60
$10.43
Wine
$10.17
$12.26
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