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PALO ALTO vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
71.9%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$84,276
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
71.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
15.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
88.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.5% higher
Commute
13.9% lower
Health
3.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.2% higher
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