What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Baltimore, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Baltimore, Maryland?

A salary of $54,000 in Baltimore, Maryland should increase to $71,921 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.

BALTIMORE vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Baltimore, Maryland vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 33.2% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $71,921 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Baltimore, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

186.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

2.7% lower

Health

22.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% higher

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Baltimore, Maryland vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Baltimore, MD vs. Sacramento, CA

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