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SAN FRANCISCO vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
50.2%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$72,262
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Sacramento
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.2% 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
10.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.9% higher
Commute
23.5% lower
Health
9.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.0% lower
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