Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Palo Alto, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $23 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 | $6 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 | $1.21 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.53 | $5.12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 | $7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $8 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 | $2.98 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 | $2.51 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $18 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 | $3.46 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 | $4.07 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Palo Alto, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,412 | $4,698 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,740 | $3,738 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 | $181 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,881 | $2,823 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,172 | $2,051 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 | $82 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 | $54 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $12 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $53 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is about the same as in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Palo Alto, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 | $56 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 | $43 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 | $81 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 | $94 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Palo Alto, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,355 | $24,814 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 | $1.29 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 | $116 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | $20 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Palo Alto, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $12 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $12 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.08 | $4.24 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $7 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.55 | $3.90 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 | $2.17 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | $36 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is about the same as in Palo Alto, California (United States) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Palo Alto, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 | $72 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 | $25 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $215 | $346 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 | $120 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 | $15 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.96 | $4.75 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $8 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $383 | $544 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 | $0.16 | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 | $61 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $9 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 328 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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