| Sacramento, CA | Chicago, IL | United States |
Overall | 127.2 | 105.7 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 104.8 | 97.2 | 100 |
Health | 104.0 | 88.0 | 100 |
Housing | 149.3 | 99.8 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $427,200 | $284,100 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,840.0% | 9,280.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 121.0 | 138.5 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 128.7 | 139.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Sacramento 117 Reviews
It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is More
High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent More
The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the More
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I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major More
Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the More
I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices. More
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