Cost of Living Calculator - Melissa, Texas vs Sacramento, California


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 14.9% more expensive than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $191,940 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Melissa, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Melissa, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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