Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Maricopa, Arizona


The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 14.9% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $42,558 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Sacramento, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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