Sacramento, California vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 128.2% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $159,745 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.2% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  391.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher