Springfield, Missouri vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 48.7% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $118,924 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Springfield, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher