Carson, Washington vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 14.1% more expensive than Carson, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,036 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Carson, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Carson, Washington
Carson, WA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Carson, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher