Sacramento, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 38.7% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $83,191 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in New York
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Sacramento, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% higher
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher