Oakton, Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 31.1% cheaper than Oakton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,642 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Oakton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Oakton, Virginia
Oakton, VA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Oakton, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower