Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 32.5% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $87,425 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Fayetteville, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher