Melbourne, Arkansas vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 75.2% more expensive than Melbourne, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $87,608 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Melbourne, Arkansas
Melbourne, AR vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher