What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Grass Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 14% cheaper in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Grass Valley, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Grass Valley, California could decrease to $72,266 in Sacramento, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRASS VALLEY vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Grass Valley, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 3.6% cheaper than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $72,266 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley, CA vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Grass Valley, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

54.5% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Grass Valley, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grass Valley, CA vs. Sacramento, CA

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