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SACRAMENTO vs. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison
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Sacramento, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is
10.6%
cheaper
than Sacramento, California.
You would need a salary of
$536,299
in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is
cheaper
than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Sacramento, Phoenix is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
10.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
26.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.5% higher
Commute
2.6% lower
Health
11.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
5.7% lower
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