Paducah, Kentucky vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 58.5% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $198,175 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Paducah, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  70.9% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher