Sacramento, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 82.1% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $163,865 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Sacramento, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.1% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.7% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.8% higher