Waverly, Iowa vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 48.3% more expensive than Waverly, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,146 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waverly, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Waverly, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Waverly, Iowa
Waverly, IA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Waverly, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  90.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher