Amherst, New York vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 35.1% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,578 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Amherst, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher