Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 4.4% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,799 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% lower
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower