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PHOENIX vs. SACRAMENTO
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
11.9%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$559,324
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
7.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
36.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.3% lower
Commute
2.6% higher
Health
12.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.0% higher
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