Kentucky, Kansas vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 41.9% more expensive than Kentucky, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $141,890 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kentucky, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Kentucky, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Kentucky, Kansas
Kentucky, KS vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Kentucky, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher