Lynden, Washington vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 2.4% more expensive than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,222 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Lynden, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Lynden, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower