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

Childcare is 65% more expensive in Sacramento.

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

A salary of $45,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $49,836 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.

CHARLESTON vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 10.7% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,836 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
65% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Charleston, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

28.6% higher

Health

7.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Sacramento, CA

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