What is a pro or con of living in Elk Grove, Californiacompared to Fresno, California?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Elk Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Elk Grove, California copmared to Fresno, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Fresno, California should increase to $66,215 in Elk Grove, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FRESNO vs. ELK GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fresno, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 32.4% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $66,215 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Fresno, California

Fresno, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA

Compared to Fresno, Elk Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.1% lower

Commute

25.9% higher

Health

11.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Fresno, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fresno, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA

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