What is a pro or con of living in Elk Grove, Californiacompared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

Childcare is 65% more expensive in Elk Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Elk Grove, California copmared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina should increase to $79,720 in Elk Grove, 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.

MOUNT PLEASANT vs. ELK GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 6.3% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,720 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
65% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Elk Grove, CA

Compared to Mount Pleasant, Elk Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

37.8% higher

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% higher

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Elk Grove, CA

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