Pocatello, Idaho vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 40.9% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $129,632 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Pocatello, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher