What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Chesterfield, Missouri?

Childcare is 27% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Chesterfield, Missouri?

A salary of $170,000 in Chesterfield, Missouri should increase to $178,669 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.

CHESTERFIELD vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Chesterfield, Missouri vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 5.1% more expensive than Chesterfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $178,669 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Chesterfield, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
27% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Chesterfield, Missouri

Chesterfield, MO vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Chesterfield, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

33.7% higher

Health

8.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Chesterfield, Missouri vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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