Rochester, New York vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 46.2% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $138,846 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Rochester, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower