Sacramento, California vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 36.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $73,104 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Sacramento, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower