| | St. Charles, IL | West Sacramento, CA | United States |
| Overall | 95.4 | 128.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.8 | 105.3 | 100 |
| Health | 92.7 | 104.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 115.9 | 158.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $380,900 | $518,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,910.0% | 10,140.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.1 | 105.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 138.1 | 152.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for St. Charles 
6 Reviews
Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it More
St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking, More
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Reviews for West Sacramento 2 Reviews
Horrible-all the way around. The worst people I have ever met and it's all over and well known for it. I would have thought the area would have been pretty More
For those of you who love warm without humidity, this is the place for you. We have at least three months with an average temperture of + 80 degrees More
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