San Francisco, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 50.2% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $69,770 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Sacramento
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
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  Personal
  12.0% lower
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