Sacramento, California vs. Marfa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marfa, Texas is 35.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $32,196 in Marfa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marfa, Texas is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Marfa
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Marfa, TX
Compared to Sacramento, Marfa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower