What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Transportation is 27% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado should increase to $56,140 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.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 12.3% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,140 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
27% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Colorado Springs, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

27.2% higher

Health

25.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Colorado Springs, CO vs. Sacramento, CA

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