Vail, Colorado vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 34.8% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,583 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Vail, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% lower
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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