Sacramento, California vs. Wheaton, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Maryland is 2.3% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $51,151 in Wheaton, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheaton, Maryland is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Wheaton, MD
Compared to Sacramento, Wheaton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower