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 $69,431 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
      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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher