Carson City, Nevada vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 9.8% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $82,385 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Carson City, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher