Johnston, Iowa vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 26.3% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,136 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Johnston, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher