Sacramento, California vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 17.9% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $16,414 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Sacramento, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower