Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 17.7% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,858 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher