Folsom, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 18.1% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $81,941 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Folsom, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower