Gary, Indiana vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 66.8% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $158,464 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
438% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Gary, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  597.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher