Arlington, Texas vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 20.6% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $103,746 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Arlington, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower