Manhattan, New York vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 45.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $27,462 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% lower
      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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% lower