What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 220% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $81,720 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.

PARKERSBURG vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 63.4% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,720 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Parkersburg, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

292.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

63.1% higher

Health

10.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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