Cost of Living Calculator - Elkin, North Carolina vs Sacramento, California


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 56.5% more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,929 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Elkin, North Carolina
Elkin, NC vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Elkin, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  77.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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