Sacramento, California vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 39.6% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $83,783 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower