Columbus, Mississippi vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 63.9% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $81,941 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Columbus, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher