Falmouth, Massachusetts vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 22.6% cheaper than Falmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,677 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Falmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Falmouth, Massachusetts
Falmouth, MA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Falmouth, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower