Elma, Washington vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 26.1% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,071 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Elma, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher