Elk Grove, California vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 12.6% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $84,430 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Garden Grove, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower