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RALEIGH vs. SACRAMENTO
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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
18.8%
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$326,510
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.8% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
19.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% lower
Commute
36.6% higher
Health
9.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.2% higher
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