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

Childcare is 65% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Tega Cay, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Tega Cay, South Carolina should increase to $53,380 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.

TEGA CAY vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Tega Cay, South Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 6.8% more expensive than Tega Cay, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,380 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tega Cay, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Tega Cay, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
65% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Tega Cay, South Carolina

Tega Cay, SC vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Tega Cay, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

29.8% higher

Health

6.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% higher

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Tega Cay, South Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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