What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Apex, North Carolina?

Transportation is 34% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Apex, North Carolina?

A salary of $76,000 in Apex, North Carolina should increase to $81,568 in Sacramento, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

APEX vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Apex, North Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 7.3% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,568 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
34% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Apex, North Carolina

Apex, NC vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Apex, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

34.7% higher

Health

9.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Apex, North Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Apex, NC vs. Sacramento, CA

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