Madera, California vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 325.1% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $212,574 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
861% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Madera, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  325.1% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,004.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher