Sacramento, California vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 15.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $42,311 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Ellensburg
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Sacramento, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower