Cost of living in Modesto, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Modesto, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $16 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.90 | $4.99 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 | $1.01 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $3.70 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.14 | $5.22 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.77 | $3.60 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 | $1.74 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.08 | $4.56 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 | $2.36 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 | $2.77 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Modesto, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,955 | $2,369 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,701 | $1,701 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $236 | $211 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,170 | $1,201 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $949 | $970 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $165 | $156 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $55 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $356 | $371 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 | $90 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 | $22 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Modesto, California (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $47 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 | $115 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 | $81 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 | $117 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Modesto, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,751 | $23,626 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.10 | $1.09 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 | $61 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Modesto, California (United States) is about the same as in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $10 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 | $15 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 | $129 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.83 | $3.96 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 | $5.53 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 | $3.32 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.26 | $2.31 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 | $24 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Modesto, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Modesto, California | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 | $55 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $115 | $334 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 | $85 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $13 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $8 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $5.32 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 | $773 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 | $39 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $9 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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