Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 15.7% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $347,098 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Worcester, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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