Madera, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 20.4% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $60,198 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Madera, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher