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

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Sacramento.

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

A salary of $50,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $66,813 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.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 33.6% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,813 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Sacramento
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to North Charleston, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

92.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

39.2% higher

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Charleston, SC vs. Sacramento, CA

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