What is a pro or con of living in Williston, North Dakotacompared to Sacramento, California?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Williston.

What salary do I need to live in Williston, North Dakota copmared to Sacramento, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Sacramento, California could decrease to $38,775 in Williston, North Dakota (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.

SACRAMENTO vs. WILLISTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sacramento, California vs. Williston, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Williston, North Dakota is 22.5% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $38,775 in Williston, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Williston, North Dakota is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Williston
than in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs. Williston, ND

Compared to Sacramento, Williston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

42.5% lower

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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