Newark, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 30.0% cheaper than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $52,535 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Newark, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Newark, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower