Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 21.5% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $24,296 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Waukesha, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower