Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 29.8% more expensive than Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,888 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania
Northampton_Borough_(Northampton_County), PA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Northampton_Borough_(Northampton_County), Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher