Redwood City, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 50.7% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $24,649 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Redwood City, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower