Columbia, Maryland vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 2.8% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,395 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Columbia, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower