What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Childcare is 30% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

A salary of $90,000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida should increase to $92,354 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.

FORT LAUDERDALE vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 2.6% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $92,354 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
30% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

7.5% lower

Health

4.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Sacramento, CA

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