Sacramento, California vs. Romney, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Romney, West Virginia is 29.5% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $35,238 in Romney, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Romney, West Virginia is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Romney
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Romney, WV
Compared to Sacramento, Romney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower