Memphis, Tennessee vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 56.9% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $116,096 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Memphis, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher