Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Alvin, Texas


The cost of living in Alvin, Texas is 22.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $38,610 in Alvin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alvin, Texas is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Alvin
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Alvin, TX
Compared to Sacramento, Alvin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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